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Kamis, 20 Juli 2017

Snaggletooths or stareaters are any of a number of small, deep-sea stomiid fish in the genus Astronesthes. They possess a bioluminescent red chin barbel that the fish use as a lure to attract small prey into striking distance.

The fish have delicate skin, and mouths filled with sharp, needlelike, curved teeth.

Species



source : animalia-life.club

There are currently 48 recognized species in this genus:

References



source : scubadiverlife.com



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