Neoteleostei

The Neoteleostei is a clade of Actinopterygii fish and includes the Aulopiformes, Myctophiformes, and Stomiformes. All these fish largely dwell at low depths. It is important to note that as we get deeper into the ocean, the diversity of life decreases. These orders are united by several synapimophies, though the most prominent is the presence of a retractor dorsalis muscle, which aids in the manipulation of prey in the fishes phryengeal cavity. Unfortunately little is known about most of these fishes. The Aulopifromes is a bottom dwelling fish (800-15000 ft), which uses its fins to primitively walk along the substrate. This fish has no swim bladder and has a fatty adipose fin. The mouth of this fish is at an odd upward angle. Mychtophifromes, otherwise known as the lantern fish also has an adipose fin on their caudal end. These fish have photophores, which emit light. The light is ethier directly emited by the fish or by bacteria in pockets on the fish. Stomiformies, otherwise known as the dragon fish has similar photophores to Mychtopiformes. These fishes have long barbles located on their "chins" as well.