Alepisaurus -

A slightly smaller and rarer relative with a shorter, more blunt snout. Physical Characteristics

The more widely distributed and better-known species, characterized by a noticeably longer snout. alepisaurus

Lancetfish lack a swim bladder and have gelatinous, watery muscles, which suggests they are ambush predators rather than fast, long-distance swimmers. Ecology and Behavior ITIS - Report: Alepisaurus A slightly smaller and rarer relative with a

A prominent, high dorsal fin runs nearly the entire length of their back, often standing twice as high as the fish is deep. alepisaurus