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Holcomycteronus profundissimus

(Holcomycteronus profundissimus)

Description

Holcomycteronus profundissimus, also known by its synonym Grimaldichthys profundissimus, (Danish: Grimaldis slangekvabbe; Finnish: Grimaldikala; Italian: Pesce di Grimaldi) is a species of deep-sea fish in the cusk-eel family. The fish has an elongated body of a uniform sallow yellowish color. It is about 22 cm (9 in) in length and has rudimentary eyes. Very little is known about its habitat, ecology and biology.

Taxonomic tree:

Domain:
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum:
Class: Actinopterygii
Order:Ophidiiformes
Family:Ophidiidae
Genus:Holcomycteronus
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