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The black scabbardfish is a predatory deep-sea fish belonging to the family Trichiuridae, inhabiting the bathyal zones of the Atlantic Ocean. It is easily recognized by its elongated, blade-like body, sharp teeth, and black or dark brown coloration. This species is a highly important commercial fish...
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Extreme elongated form and commercial importance provide recognition, though fishery pressure and limited novelty temper admiration.
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The silver scabbardfish, Lepidopus caudatus, is a long, laterally compressed marine fish in the family Trichiuridae. Its reflective silver body and tapering, ribbon-like form distinguish it from many other deep-water fish, and it is classified as a benthopelagic species of temperate seas. The specie...
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Elegant metallic body and trailing fins are attractive, but comparatively ordinary pelagic biology limits distinction.
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