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The longnose lancetfish (Alepisaurus ferox) is a large predatory fish found in mesopelagic and epipelagic waters of all tropical and temperate oceans. Adults can reach over 2 meters in length. The species is distinguished by its long, high dorsal fin that runs along much of its back, large fang-like...
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Large predatory form, global range, and frequent strandings create solid recognition.
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The shortnose lancetfish, Alepisaurus brevirostris, is a marine fish in the family Alepisauridae. It is distinguished from the longnose lancetfish, Alepisaurus ferox, by its shorter snout and has a slender body, large canine teeth, and a tall, sail-like first dorsal fin. Taxonomic records place it i...
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Comparable to longnose lancetfish but less famous and less visually distinctive.
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