Soft leafvent angler (Haplophryne mollis) fish species and information / pictures of Soft leafvent angler - Haplophryne mollis

Soft leafvent angler (Haplophryne mollis) fish species information

Scientific Name
Haplophryne mollis

Common Name
Soft leafvent angler

Biology
Dorsal spines (total): 0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 3; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 3. Mature females are unpigmented and have a nearly rounded shape of body. There are spines above the eyes and behind the mouth. The illicium consists of a rounded flap without pole. Small numerous teeth in both jaws.

Classification

Classified By
Brauer, 1902
Class
Ray-finned fishes (Actinopterygii)
Order
Anglerfishes (Lophiiformes)
Family
Leftvents (Linophrynidae)

Distribution

Region
Tropical and subtropical parts of all oceans. Four specimens are known from off Madeira.
Distribution
Tropical and subtropical parts of all oceans. Four specimens are known from off Madeira.
Range
Unknown

Environment

Climate
Deep-water
Water Temperature From
Unknown °C
Water Temperature To
Unknown °C
Depth From - meters
Unknown m
Depth To - meters
2250 m
Zone
bathyalpelagic
Environment
Marine; bathypelagic; oceanodromous (Ref. 51243); depth range ? - 2250 m (Ref. 58018)
Trophic Level
4 s.e. 0.56 Based on size and trophs of closest relatives
Occurs in Marine / Salt water
True
Occurs in Brackish water
False
Occurs in Fresh Water
False
Occurs on Reefs
False
Is kept in Aquariums
False

Physical Size and Genetics

Maximum Length
15.9 cm
Common Length
5 cm
Phylogenetic Diversity Index
PD50 = 0.7500 many relatives (e.g. carps) 0.5 - 2.0 few relatives (e.g. lungfishes)

Human Uses and Population

Human Uses
Fisheries: of no interest
Vulnerability
Low vulnerability (10 of 100)
Resilience
Unknown
Threat To Humans
  Harmless
IUCN Red List Status
  Not Evaluated