The Lovely Hatchetfish is named for its distinctively flattened body that resembles a hatchet. Its bioluminescent organs help it blend into the surrounding water column.
Habitat
Midwater regions of the ocean, typically at depths of 200 to 1,000 meters.
Diet
Primarily consumes small zooplankton and crustaceans.
How common
Common
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