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Melanocetus niger

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Melanocetus niger
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Actinopterygii
Order: Lophiiformes
Family: Melanocetidae
Genus: Melanocetus
Species:
M. niger
Binomial name
Melanocetus niger
Regan, 1925

Melanocetus niger is a species of black seadevil, a type of anglerfish. They have big mouths, with plenty of long teeth, and numerous fin rays. The fish is bathypelagic and has been found at depths ranging from 1,200 to 2,000 metres (3,900 to 6,600 ft). It is endemic to the eastern Pacific Ocean off the coast of Chile.[1]

References

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  1. ^ Froese, Rainer; Pauly, Daniel (eds.). "Melanocetus niger". FishBase. June 2016 version.