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Composite: Elongated Bristlemouth (Sigmops elongatus) The Elongated Bristlemouth (Sigmops elongatus) has a nice set of teeth. But more than that, the photophores on the sides of these fish are impressive. The top image in this composite depicts the head of the species, the middle depicts the entire animal and the bottom highlights some of the lateral photophores. I’d love to see this fish alive and with the lights out. Gulf of Mexico, May 2017. This species photographed during the DEEPEND project (www.deependconsortium.org). Deep Sea,Elongated Bristlemouth,Gulf of Mexico,Life in the dark,Sigmops elongatus,bioluminescence,deep sea fauna,mesopelagic zone,midnight zone,photophore Click/tap to enlarge Species introCountry intro

Composite: Elongated Bristlemouth (Sigmops elongatus)

The Elongated Bristlemouth (Sigmops elongatus) has a nice set of teeth. But more than that, the photophores on the sides of these fish are impressive. The top image in this composite depicts the head of the species, the middle depicts the entire animal and the bottom highlights some of the lateral photophores. I’d love to see this fish alive and with the lights out. Gulf of Mexico, May 2017. This species photographed during the DEEPEND project (www.deependconsortium.org).

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The Elongated Bristlemouth

Sigmops elongatus, the Elongated Bristlemouth, is a Bristlemouth in the Sigmops genus.

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Similar species: Dragonfishes And Allies
Species identified by Ferdy Christant
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Uploaded May 5, 2018. Captured May 4, 2017 05:41.
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  • SLT-A77V
  • f/29.0
  • 1/200s
  • ISO100
  • 20mm