About Bathysaurus mollis

Bathysaurus mollis is a species of deep-sea fish in the family Synodontidae, commonly found in the abyssal zones of the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans. This species is adapted to extreme deep-sea environments, thriving at depths exceeding 2,000 meters where temperatures are near freezing and light is absent. As an ambush predator, it feeds on smaller fish and invertebrates, playing a crucial role in the trophic dynamics of deep-sea ecosystems. Its unique adaptations, such as a streamlined body and sharp teeth, make it well-suited for survival in one of the most challenging habitats on Earth.


Basic Information
SpeciesPhylumCommon NameEcosystemDepthHabitatNCBI Taxonomy ID
Bathysaurus mollisChordata-Deep sea2,027Mariana Trench1126214

Genome Assembly Information
Genome AssemblyGenome SizeAssembly levelReleased yearWGS accessionSubmitterBioProjectBUSCO completenessGene Number
ASM4856482v11GbChromosome2025JBHITW01IDSSEPRJNA113896797.50%26,432

References
TitleJournalPubmed ID
Evolution and genetic adaptation of fishes to the deep seaCell40054449
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