The Vibrissotactus hexanchus, more often known as the sixgill vibrissotact, is a small species of nienktvis native to the coastal regions of eastern Guralta. It is commonly found in algae forests where it perfectly blends in with the vegetation.
Based on stomach contents and the morphology of its teeth, it has been determined that these fish are omnivores, feeding on both algae and invertebrates such as various mollusks, echinoderms and crustaceans. Compared to its relatives Vardichthys and Xegeloichthys, which are also members of the family Vibrissotactidae, the sixgill- is a lot less carnivorous. Due to the fact that sixgills- do not possess the bioluminescent organs that other members of the family possess, it is currently thought that sixgills- and other surface dwelling members are the "standard" for the family, while various lineages have independently colonized the deep sea over time.
Sixgill vibrissotact are territorial animals that passionately defend their own little "gardens" of algae against intruders and small carnivores. Because of this, they are not particularly common and not often consumed by the natives or our explorers. Despite this, they are said to taste quite good, with a decent fat content and sweet buttery taste that reminds of crayfish, which is likely due to the fact these fish consume a lot of crustaceans.
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