Blackfin goosefish (Lophius gastrophysus)

Scientific name: Lophius gastrophysus Miranda Ribeiro, 1915

Blackfin goosefish (Lophius gastrophysus)

The Blackfin goosefish (Lophius gastrophysus) is a marine fish of the family Lophiidae. Native range: Western Atlantic, North Carolina, USA and northern Gulf of Mexico to Argentina.

Biology

Inhabits soft bottoms. Feeds mainly on fishes. Considered a good food fish; marketed fresh or frozen.

Source: FishBase, licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

Species facts

Scientific name
Lophius gastrophysus
Family
Lophiidae (Goosefishes)
Order
Lophiiformes (Anglerfishes)
Class
Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length
60.0
Common length
45.0
Depth range
40–700 m (131–2297 ft)
Environment
Marine; bathydemersal; depth range 40 - 700 m, usually 40 - 179 m
Climate
Deep-water
Distribution
Western Atlantic: North Carolina, USA and northern Gulf of Mexico to Argentina.
Conservation status (IUCN)
Least Concern (LC)
Threat to humans
Harmless
Uses
Fisheries: minor commercial
Resilience
Medium, minimum population doubling time 1.4 - 4.4 years (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)

Sources

Taxonomy, distribution and biology data: FishBase (Froese, R. and D. Pauly, eds.), licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

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