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.

Class: Teleosts
Order: Anglerfishes
Family: Oneirodidae
Genus: Lophodolos
Water type: Marine
Body shape: deep_bodied