Acutognathus

Acutognathus
Information
Rank	Genus
Status	Extant
Species	Acutognathus fellio
Classification
Family	Acutognathidae
Genus	Acutognathus

Acutognathus is a genus of canetodes with members that have a needle surrounding their mouth which suck liquid substances for nutrition. They are eyeless and instead locate their surroundings by echolocating with their crest to see in depth. The starter species of this genus is Acutognathus fellio.

Description

- Uses crest for echolocating depth rather than having vision - Has a needle-shaped extrusion around its mouth made from the same material as the crest for sucking juices for nutrition - Body is long and skinny in form - Skin pigment usually appears to be purple in color - Differences in species are more behavioral than physical, as their needle mouths allow them to fit into unique niches