Anotopterus
| Anotopterus | |
|---|---|
| Anotopterus vorax | |
| Scientific classification | |
| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Actinopterygii |
| Order: | Aulopiformes |
| Family: | Anotopteridae Zugmayer, 1911 |
| Genus: | Anotopterus Zugmayer, 1911 |
The daggertooths (genus Anotopterus) are a genus of marine mesopelagic fish in the order Aulopiformes, the sole genus of the family Anotopteridae. They are found in oceans worldwide, but prefer cooler waters.