Holcomycteronus profundissimus
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Holcomycteronus profundissimus
Length
30
12
cminch
cm inch 

Holcomycteronus profundissimus, also known by its synonym Grimaldichthys profundissimus, (Danish: Grimaldis slangekvabbe; Finnish: Grimaldikala; Italian: Pesce di Grimaldi) is a species of deep-sea fish in the cusk-eel family.

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The fish has an elongated body of a uniform sallow yellowish color. It is about 22 cm (9 in) in length and has rudimentary eyes. Very little is known about its habitat, ecology and biology.

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Holcomycteronus profundissimus habitat map
Holcomycteronus profundissimus
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References

1. Holcomycteronus profundissimus Wikipedia article - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Holcomycteronus_profundissimus
2. Holcomycteronus profundissimus on The IUCN Red List site - https://www.iucnredlist.org/species/60470977/60798537

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