Xenodermichthys copei

Xenodermichthys copei, Bluntsnout Slickhead. Source: FAO 2002.
Xenodermichthys copei, Bluntsnout Slickhead.
Source: FAO 2002.
FamilyScientific NameAuthorYearCommon Name
AlepocephalidaeXenodermichthys copei(Gill)1884Bluntsnout Slickhead

All Alepocephalidae Species: Slickheads – Premaxilla and mandible usually toothed; no premaxillary tusks. Head without scales. Opercles frequently voluminous. No spinous fin rays. No adipose fin. Lateral line present or absent, if present composed of pored scales (FAO 2002).

Xenodermichthys copei

Unique Characteristics: Body completely scaleless.

Similar Species: None