Soft leafvent angler (Haplophryne mollis)

Scientific name: Haplophryne mollis Brauer, 1902

Soft leafvent angler (Haplophryne mollis)

The Soft leafvent angler (Haplophryne mollis) is a marine fish of the family Linophrynidae. Native range: Tropical and subtropical parts of all oceans. Four specimens are known from off Madeira.

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.

Source: FishBase, licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

Species facts

Scientific name
Haplophryne mollis
Family
Linophrynidae (Leftvents)
Order
Lophiiformes (Anglerfishes)
Class
Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length
15.9
Common length
5
Depth range
2250 m (7382 ft)
Environment
Marine; bathypelagic; oceanodromous; depth range ? - 2250 m
Climate
Deep-water
Distribution
Tropical and subtropical parts of all oceans. Four specimens are known from off Madeira.
Conservation status (IUCN)
Not Evaluated
Threat to humans
Harmless
Uses
Fisheries: of no interest

Sources

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

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