Alepocephalus planifrons

Alepocephalus planifrons

Resting on southeastern Pacific slopes

Black
Southern Hemisphere
Regional distribution
Marine fish
Pacific Ocean
Elongated
Compressed cross-section
Medium

Alepocephalus planifrons is a marine fish found in ocean habitats. One memorable detail in its record is this: Resting on southeastern Pacific slopes.

Class: Teleosts
Order: Slickheads and Tubeshoulders
Family: Alepocephalidae
Genus: Alepocephalus
Water type: Marine
Body shape: elongated