Netdevil (Borophryne apogon)

Scientific name: Borophryne apogon Regan, 1925

The Netdevil (Borophryne apogon) is a marine fish of the family Linophrynidae. Native range: Eastern Pacific, lower Gulf of California to Gulf of Panama.

Biology

Dorsal spines (total): 1; Dorsal soft rays (total): 0; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 3; Vertebrae: 19 - 20. Branchiostegal rays: 5.

Source: FishBase, licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

Species facts

Scientific name
Borophryne apogon
Family
Linophrynidae (Leftvents)
Order
Lophiiformes (Anglerfishes)
Class
Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length
8.3
Depth range
1750 m (5741 ft)
Environment
Marine; bathypelagic; depth range ? - 1750 m
Climate
Deep-water
Distribution
Eastern Pacific: lower Gulf of California to Gulf of Panama.
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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