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fanfin angler (Caulophryne jordani)
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Ecological Illustration of fanfin angler (Caulophryne jordani)
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Caulophrynidae

fanfin angler

Caulophryne jordani

Long filaments trailing from fins

  • Regional distribution
  • Marine fish
  • Deep-bodied
  • Small

fanfin angler is a marine fish of Circumglobal. The species occupies deep water. The largest recorded length is 11 cm.

Class
Teleosts
Order
Anglerfishes
Family
Caulophrynidae
Genus
Caulophryne
Water type
Marine
Body shape
deep_bodied
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