The more widely distributed and better-known species, characterized by a noticeably longer snout.
The genus (Greek for "scaleless lizard") refers to a group of large, predatory deep-sea fish commonly known as lancetfish . These prehistoric-looking creatures are known for their slender, lance-like bodies, enormous sail-like dorsal fins, and formidable fangs. As one of the largest predators in the "twilight zone," they can grow up to 7 feet (2.1 meters) in length and are found in nearly every ocean except polar regions. Taxonomy and Species alepisaurus
A prominent, high dorsal fin runs nearly the entire length of their back, often standing twice as high as the fish is deep. enormous sail-like dorsal fins