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Melanostomias macrophotus

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Melanostomias macrophotus
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Actinopterygii
Order: Stomiiformes
Family: Stomiidae
Genus: Melanostomias
Species:
M. macrophotus
Binomial name
Melanostomias macrophotus
Regan & Trewavas, 1930[1]

Melanostomias macrophotus is a species of fish of the genus Melanostomias. It is endemic to the Eastern and Western Central Atlantic. It's bathypelagic and can be found in depths of 530 to 945 m (1,739 to 3,100 ft). The longest specimen of the species measured 23.0 cm (9.1 in). The species is black, and has around 14 to 15 dorsal soft rays and 18 anal soft rays. This quite thin and long fish has a dull snout.[2]

References

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  1. ^ "WoRMS - World Register of Marine Species - Melanostomias macrophotus Regan & Trewavas, 1930". www.marinespecies.org. Retrieved 2023-03-20.
  2. ^ "Melanostomias macrophotus". www.fishbase.se. Retrieved 2023-03-20.