Dolicholagus longirostris

Dolicholagus longirostris, Longsnout Blacksmelt. Source: Maul 1948.
Dolicholagus longirostris, Longsnout Blacksmelt. Source: Maul 1948.
FamilyScientific NameAuthorYearCommon Name
BathylagidaeDolicholagus longirostris(Maul)1948Longsnout Blacksmelt
Bathylagidae, Deepsea Smelts. Source_ FAO 2002.
Bathylagidae, Deepsea Smelts. Source_ FAO 2002.

Dolicholagus longirostris

Unique Characteristics: Body tan in color; appears scaleless but light-colored scale pockets may be present. Anal-fin soft rays 18-21.

Similar Species: None

Reference:

Maul, G. E. 1948. Monografia dos peixes do Museu Municipal do Funchal. Ordem Isospondyli. Boletim do Museu Municipal do Funchal [Monograph of the Fishes of the Funchal Municipal Museum. Order Isospondyli. Bulletin of the Funchal Municipal Museum.] 3 (5): 5-41.