Fanfin angler (Caulophryne jordani)

Scientific name: Caulophryne jordani Goode & Bean, 1896

Fanfin angler (Caulophryne jordani)

The Fanfin angler (Caulophryne jordani) is a marine fish of the family Caulophrynidae. Native range: Circumglobal.

Biology

Dorsal spines: 0; Dorsal soft rays: 16; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 17. Illicium pigmented except near esca, with 5-14 elongate translucent filaments along entire length, al but distal-most arising from posterior margin.

Source: FishBase, licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

Species facts

Scientific name
Caulophryne jordani
Family
Caulophrynidae (Fanfins)
Order
Lophiiformes (Anglerfishes)
Class
Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length
11.0
Depth range
100–1510 m (328–4954 ft)
Environment
Marine; bathypelagic; depth range 100 - 1510 m
Climate
Deep-water
Distribution
Circumglobal.
Conservation status (IUCN)
Not Evaluated
Threat to humans
Harmless

Sources

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

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