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Bathyprion danae, the fangtooth smooth-head, is a species of slickhead found in deep waters of the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans. It is in the monotypic genus Bathyprion.

Environment

Bathyprion danae is recorded to be found in a marine environment within bathypelagic depth range of about 100 – 3200 meters.[1] They are considered to be a species found in the deep-waters.[2]

Distribution

Bathyprion danae is native to the areas of the Eastern Atlantic, Namibia, the North Atlantic, and the western Pacific.[2] It has been found isolated in the area of Madeira.[3] This species has also been recorded to occupy the areas of the European waters, the North West Atlantic, the Portuguese Exclusive Economic Zone, and the Spanish Exclusive Economic Zone.[4]

Size

Bathyprion danae grows to a length of Шаблон:Convert SL.[2][5]

Identification

Bathyprion danae can be identified by its slender body and its long, pointed snout. Its upper jaw is longer than its bottom jaw, and it reaches out longer than its eye. The scales of this species are colorful and there are numerous small scales on its body. Its body has a brownish color to it.[3]

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