A deep-sea fish species belonging to the family Ipnopidae, characterized by its specialized adaptations for living in the extreme bathypelagic zone of the ocean
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Ecology & Habitat
Habitat
Deep marine environments, typically between 500-2000 meters depth in western North Atlantic oceanic regions
Ecological Role
Plays a role in deep-sea food webs as a potential predator and prey species in the complex bathypelagic ecosystem
Morphology
- SKIN COAT Potentially translucent or dark pigmentation to provide camouflage in the absence of light
- LIMBS WINGS No limbs; streamlined body with minimal appendages suited for deep-sea movement
- HEAD SENSORY Specialized sensory adaptations for low-light conditions, potentially with enhanced lateral line and chemoreceptive capabilities
- BODY STRUCTURE Elongated, slender body with reduced musculature typical of deep-sea fish adaptations, approximately 10-15 cm in total length
Data Source: TaxonHub Database
Image Credit: Wikimedia Commons
Image Credit: Wikimedia Commons
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