Deep Sea
Japanese rubyfish
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Distributed in southern Japan, it inhabits depths from around 100 to 300 meters. Its Okinawan name is chochinmachi (chochin means lantern). When feeding, it opens its mouth wide and extends it forwards providing strong suction to pull in its prey.
| Scientific name | Erythrocles schlegelii |
|---|---|
| English name | Japanese rubyfish |
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