About Ipnops sp. HX-2024h

Ipnops sp. HX-2024h is a species of deep-sea fish in the family Ipnopidae, known for its unique adaptation of having reduced or absent eyes, replaced by light-sensitive patches. It is found in the abyssal zones of the Pacific Ocean, thriving at depths exceeding 2,000 meters where light is nearly absent. This species plays a role in the deep-sea ecosystem as a predator and scavenger, feeding on small invertebrates and organic matter. Its discovery provides insights into the adaptations of organisms to extreme deep-sea environments.


Basic Information
SpeciesPhylumCommon NameEcosystemDepthHabitatNCBI Taxonomy ID
Ipnops sp. HX-2024hChordata-Deep sea3,054Diamantina Fracure Zone3349395

Genome Assembly Information
Genome AssemblyGenome SizeAssembly levelReleased yearWGS accessionSubmitterBioProjectBUSCO completenessGene Number
ASM4854490v11.4GbScaffold2025JBIEIN01IDSSEPRJNA113896791.02%27,435

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