Bathylagichthys greyae

Bathylagichthys greyae, Fewray Blacksmelt. Source: Cohen 1958.
Bathylagichthys greyae, Fewray Blacksmelt. Source: Cohen 1958.
FamilyScientific NameAuthorYearCommon Name
BathylagidaeBathylagichthys greyae(Cohen)1958Fewray Blacksmelt
Bathylagidae, Deepsea Smelts. Source_ FAO 2002.
Bathylagidae, Deepsea Smelts. Source_ FAO 2002.

Bathylagichthys greyae

Unique Characteristics: Body tan in color; appears scaleless but light-colored scale pockets may be present. Anal-fin soft rays less than 18.

Similar Species: None

Reference:

Cohen, D. M. 1958. Two new species of Bathylagus from the western North Atlantic with notes on other species. Breviora 98: 1-9.