Whalehead dreamer (Lophodolos acanthognathus)

Scientific name: Lophodolos acanthognathus Regan, 1925

Whalehead dreamer (Lophodolos acanthognathus)

The Whalehead dreamer (Lophodolos acanthognathus) is a marine fish of the family Oneirodidae. Native range: Tropical to temperate parts of all oceans.

Biology

Dorsal soft rays (total): 5-7; Anal soft rays: 4 - 6. Describes female specimens (males not yet known). Caudal fin rounded. Dark brown to black in color, parts of the esca unpigmented and silvery-white.

Source: FishBase, licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

Species facts

Scientific name
Lophodolos acanthognathus
Family
Oneirodidae (Dreamers)
Order
Lophiiformes (Anglerfishes)
Class
Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length
7.9
Depth range
0–1050 m (0–3445 ft)
Environment
Marine; bathypelagic; depth range 0 - 1050 m, usually 650 - ? m
Climate
Deep-water
Distribution
Tropical to temperate parts of all oceans.
Conservation status (IUCN)
Not Evaluated
Threat to humans
Harmless
Resilience
High, minimum population doubling time less than 15 months (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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