A deep-sea marine fish species belonging to the Scopelarchidae family, characterized by specialized visual adaptations for low-light environments in oceanic depths
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Ecology & Habitat
Habitat
Mesopelagic and bathypelagic zones of tropical and temperate oceans, typically at depths between 200-1,000 meters
Ecological Role
Important component of deep-sea food webs, serving as prey for larger predatory fish and marine mammals
Morphology
- SKIN COAT Silvery-translucent skin with possible light-reflecting or camouflage properties
- LIMBS WINGS Soft, ray-supported fins with specialized fin structures for efficient deep-sea locomotion
- HEAD SENSORY Large, photosensitive eyes with enhanced light-gathering capabilities, specialized for detecting bioluminescent prey and navigating dark marine environments
- BODY STRUCTURE Elongated, slender body with large eyes adapted for low-light conditions, typically measuring 15-20 cm in total length
Data Source: TaxonHub Database
Image Credit: Wikimedia Commons
Image Credit: Wikimedia Commons
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