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Atlantic sabertooth (Coccorella atlantica)
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Atlantic sabertooth (Coccorella atlantica) specimen
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Evermannellidae

Atlantic sabertooth

Coccorella atlantica

Semi tubular eyes directed dorsolaterally

  • Regional distribution
  • Marine fish
  • Atlantic Ocean
  • Indian Ocean
  • Pacific Ocean
  • Elongated
  • Medium

Coccorella atlantica is a species of sabertooth fish, found in the northeastern part of the Atlantic Ocean. The body composition of C. atlantic differs from other species, as their eyes are semi-tubular and directed dorso-laterally. The eye diameter is about equal to the interorbital width as well.

Maximum length
18.5 cm
Water
Marine
Body shape
elongated
Distribution
Atlantic, Indian and Pacific: in central water areas.
Conservation status
LCLeast Concern

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