Threadfin angler (Lophiodes spilurus)

Scientific name: Lophiodes spilurus Garman, 1899

Threadfin angler (Lophiodes spilurus)

The Threadfin angler (Lophiodes spilurus) is a marine fish of the family Lophiidae. Native range: Eastern Pacific, California, USA to Chile.

Biology

Dorsal spines: 3; Dorsal soft rays: 7-8; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 6 - 7; Vertebrae: 19. Branchiostegal rays: 6.

Source: FishBase, licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

Species facts

Scientific name
Lophiodes spilurus
Family
Lophiidae (Goosefishes)
Order
Lophiiformes (Anglerfishes)
Class
Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length
30.0
Common length
20.0
Depth range
120–475 m (394–1558 ft)
Environment
Marine; demersal; depth range 120 - 475 m
Climate
Tropical
Distribution
Eastern Pacific: California, USA to Chile.
Conservation status (IUCN)
Least Concern (LC)
Threat to humans
Harmless
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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