Himantolophus brevirostris

Himantolophus brevirostris

Northern Hemisphere
Regional distribution
Marine fish
Atlantic Ocean
Deep-bodied
Small

Himantolophus brevirostris is a species of footballfish, a type of anglerfish. The fish is bathypelagic and can be found as deep as 3,000 metres (9,800 ft). It is endemic to the north Atlantic Ocean.

Class: Teleosts
Order: Anglerfishes
Family: Himantolophidae
Genus: Himantolophus
Maximum length: 4 cm
Water: Marine
Body shape: deep_bodied
Distribution: North Atlantic.
Conservation status: DDData Deficient

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