Dragonfish from Australia

Deep-sea species like this dragonfish (Bathophilus indicus) live in cold, dark waters and may go weeks or months between meals. When food is found, the fish uses its impressive teeth—including some on its tongue—to get a tight grip on its prey.

Deep-sea dragonfish from Australia
Dr. Julian Finn, Museum Victoria

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