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Dana's Viperfish (Chauliodus danae) One of three species of Viperfish that I have been able to photograph - this is Dana's Viperfish (Chauliodus danae). Trawled from between 1,500 and 1,200 meters depth, Gulf of Mexico, on a DEEPEND research cruise (www.deependconsortium.org). Note the rows of photophopres (bioluminescent structures) that span the length of the fish on the flanks. The lower portion of the fish is also encased in a clear gelatinous tissue. Chauliodus danae,Dana's Viperfish,Deep Sea,Gulf of Mexico,Life in the dark,Stomiidae,Stomiiformes,bioluminescence,deep scattering layer,deep sea species,mesopelagic zone,midnight zone,photophopre

Dana's Viperfish (Chauliodus danae)

One of three species of Viperfish that I have been able to photograph - this is Dana's Viperfish (Chauliodus danae). Trawled from between 1,500 and 1,200 meters depth, Gulf of Mexico, on a DEEPEND research cruise (www.deependconsortium.org). Note the rows of photophopres (bioluminescent structures) that span the length of the fish on the flanks. The lower portion of the fish is also encased in a clear gelatinous tissue.

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Christine Young

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It’s amazing that it doesn’t accidentally stab itself when it closes its mouth! Posted 7 years ago

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The Chauliodus danae

''Chauliodus danae'', or dana viperfish, is a species of viperfish in the family Stomiidae. The Dana Viperfish is mostly found in the Bathyal zone.

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Similar species: Dragonfishes And Allies

Species identified by Ferdy Christant

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