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deepsea angler (Ceratias holboelli)
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Ecological Illustration of deepsea angler (Ceratias holboelli)
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Ceratiidae

deepsea angler

Ceratias holboelli

Male parasitic female oviparous

  • Cross-climate
  • Temperate
  • Tropical
  • Regional distribution
  • Marine fish
  • East Asia
  • Deep-bodied
  • Medium

deepsea angler is a marine fish found around Circumglobal. It inhabits deep water. The species reaches a recorded maximum of 16 cm.

Class
Teleosts
Order
Anglerfishes
Family
Ceratiidae
Genus
Ceratias
Water type
Marine
Body shape
deep_bodied
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