Saccopharyngidae
fish family
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The Saccopharyngidae family is comprised of deep-sea fish known for their enormous mouths, which are larger than their bodies in some species within the family. These fish have soft bodies, tapered forms, and long tails. Their stomachs are highly expandable, allowing them to consume large prey. Gulpers, which include the Saccopharyngidae, are typically black and some possess light-producing organs. While some can reach lengths of 1.8 meters, the majority of this length is their tail.1
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