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Chaunax sp. This is a species of the fish family known as gapers.These relatives of anglerfishes are commonly seen around some coral banks.These ambush predators sit on the bottom waiting for prey to swim by.Life on the Edge 2005 Expedition.
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Display Date
2005 October 18
Location
Offshore North Carolina
Collection
Voyage to Inner Space
Ocean Exploration Collection
Life in the Deep Sea
Deep Sea Fish