See text Snaggletooths or stareaters are any of a number of small, deep-sea stomiid fish in the genus Astronesthes.

They possess a bioluminescent red chin barbel that the fish use as a lure to attract small prey into striking distance.

The fish have delicate skin, and mouths filled with sharp, needlelike, curved teeth.

[1] There are currently 48 recognized species in this genus:[2]

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