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So Long, and Fangs for All the Fish

September 18, 2017
A viperfish captured during the Pacific Hake survey on board NOAA Ship Bell M. Shimada.

Photo: Chelsea O'Connell-Barlow

Viperfish live in the deep ocean and migrate vertically as the day goes on in order to catch prey. They typically live around 1,500m (4,921 ft) and in the night will end up around 600m (1,969 ft).... They have specially adapted cells called photocytes that create light-producing organs called photophores. The photophores run along the sides of the fish and help them to lure prey and attract mates.
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