Rattail fish

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taxon:Pisces, Macrouridae species:Coryphaenoides acrolepis
axial status common author: n/a
This rattail is a common grenadier found in the North Pacific. It appears attracted to vents and is seen both in the plume and on the bottom. In situ cameras have photographed this animal apparently feeding on tubeworms
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