Gigantactinidae (Whipnose anglers) |
14.1 cm TL (female) |
bathypelagic; marine; depth range 300 - 600 m |
Tropical and subtropical parts of all oceans (only records of males and larvae are known in the Indian and Pacific Ocean). |
Dorsal soft rays (total): 3-4; Anal soft rays: 4-4. Length of illicium 143-158% SL; secondary illicial filaments absent (Ref. 86949). |
Also mesopelagic (Ref. 10761). |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 11 October 2018 Ref. (130435)
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harmless |
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