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Black Deepsea Lizardfish

Black Deepsea Lizardfish

Bathysauropsis gracilis

A deep-sea marine fish species belonging to the family Ipnopidae, characterized by its slender body and adaptation to extreme oceanic environments.

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Ecology & Habitat

Habitat

Bathypelagic zones of oceanic environments, typically found at depths between 500-2000 meters in tropical and subtropical marine regions

Ecological Role

Plays a role in deep-sea food webs as a predator, contributing to energy transfer and ecosystem balance in marine environments

Morphology

  • SKIN COAT Smooth, dark-colored scales providing camouflage and protection in deep-sea habitats
  • LIMBS WINGS Absent, typical fish-like fin configuration with dorsal, caudal, and lateral fins
  • HEAD SENSORY Large eyes potentially adapted for low-light conditions, specialized sensory structures for detecting prey in dark oceanic zones
  • BODY STRUCTURE Elongated, slender body with streamlined profile, adapted for efficient movement in deep-sea environments
Data Source: TaxonHub Database
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