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Alepisaurus ferox

Lancetfish

The largest lancetfish can grow up to 7 feet long, ranking them among the largest deep-sea fish in the world.

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Lancetfish. Close-up of Alepisaurus ferox. Long deepwater fish isolated on white background. Monster looking fish with sharp teeth found in deep Pacific ocean water.

lancetfish

Due to their gelatinous muscles, lancetfish are likely ambush predators that rely on camouflage and quick bursts of speed to capture prey.

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