Bony-eared assfish
Acanthonus armatus
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A bizarre deep-sea cusk eel named for its bony, ear-like opercula. Found in deep Atlantic and Pacific waters below 2000m. Has the largest brain-to-body ratio of any known vertebrate. Poorly studied.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Length | 37.5 cm |
| Depth Range | 1171-4415m |
Habitat & Distribution
Deep sea (bathypelagic/benthic) in the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans at depths of 2000-4500m. Cold, dark deep-water habitats over soft sediment.
Taxonomy
| Order | Ophidiiformes |
| Family | Ophidiidae |
| Species | Acanthonus armatus |
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