Anglerfish
Lophius gastrophysus
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Saltwater
Overview
Anglerfish (Lophius gastrophysus) is a marine fish of the family Lophiidae (Goosefishes & Monkfish), in the order Lophiiformes. Maximum recorded length is 68 cm. Its recorded depth range is 40–700 m.
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Physical Description
| Measurement | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Length | 67,5 cm |
| Tiefenbereich | 40-700m |
Habitat & Distribution
Wassertyp
Saltwater
Tiefenbereich
40-700m
Taxonomy
| Ordnung | Lophiiformes (Anglerfishes) |
| Familie | Lophiidae (Goosefishes & Monkfish) |
| Arten | Lophius gastrophysus |
Häufig gestellte Fragen
How big does Anglerfish get?
Anglerfish can grow up to 67.5 cm long.
What family does Anglerfish belong to?
Anglerfish (Lophius gastrophysus) belongs to the family Lophiidae (Goosefishes & Monkfish) in the order Lophiiformes (Anglerfishes).
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