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Daggertooth

Anotopterus pharao

Classification

The daggertooths (genus Anotopterus) are a genus of marine mesopelagic fish in the order Aulopiformes, the sole genus of the family Anotopteridae. They are found in oceans worldwide, but prefer cooler waters. Description Daggertooths are similar in appearance to the related lancetfishes and barracudina.

Distribution

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Countries in the Picchu catalog
Canada · 11United States of America · 1