A deep-sea benthic fish species endemic to the western North Atlantic, characterized by its unique elongated fin rays that create a tripod-like standing mechanism on the ocean floor.
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Ecology & Habitat
Habitat
Bathypelagic and abyssal zones, typically found at depths between 1,000-4,000 meters in the western North Atlantic Ocean, inhabiting soft sedimentary substrate regions.
Ecological Role
Plays a crucial role in deep-sea food webs as a predator of small invertebrates, contributing to nutrient cycling and energy transfer in extreme marine environments.
Morphology
- SKIN COAT Smooth, dark-colored skin with potential camouflage adaptations for deep-sea environments
- LIMBS WINGS Exceptionally elongated pectoral, pelvic, and caudal fin rays that enable unique suspension and stationary positioning
- HEAD SENSORY Large, sensitive eyes adapted for low-light conditions and potential bioluminescent detection
- BODY STRUCTURE Elongated, slender body with specialized extended fin rays forming a tripod-like support structure, allowing stationary feeding in deep-sea benthic environments
Data Source: TaxonHub Database
Image Credit: Wikimedia Commons
Image Credit: Wikimedia Commons
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