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whalehead dreamer (Lophodolos acanthognathus)
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whalehead dreamer (Lophodolos acanthognathus) specimen
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Oneirodidae

whalehead dreamer

Lophodolos acanthognathus

Males live as parasites attached to females

  • Cross-climate
  • Temperate
  • Tropical
  • Regional distribution
  • Marine fish
  • Deep-bodied
  • Small

whalehead dreamer is a marine fish of Tropical to temperate parts of all oceans. The species occupies deep water. The species reaches a recorded maximum of 7.9 cm.

Maximum length
7.9 cm
Water
Marine
Body shape
deep_bodied
Distribution
Tropical to temperate parts of all oceans.
Conservation status
LCLeast Concern

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