Thickbranch angler (Linophryne densiramus)

Scientific name: Linophryne densiramus Imai, 1941

The Thickbranch angler (Linophryne densiramus) is a marine fish of the family Linophrynidae. Native range: Western Atlantic, southeastern USA and the Gulf of Mexico. Western Pacific: Japan and Australia.

Species facts

Scientific name
Linophryne densiramus
Family
Linophrynidae (Leftvents)
Order
Lophiiformes (Anglerfishes)
Class
Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length
9
Depth range
150–1400 m (492–4593 ft)
Environment
Marine; bathypelagic; depth range 150 - 1400 m
Climate
Deep-water
Distribution
Western Atlantic: southeastern USA and the Gulf of Mexico. Western Pacific: Japan and Australia.
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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