Footballfishes [Himantolophidae]

Description

Himantolophidae, commonly called footballfishes, are a family of deep-sea anglerfishes. Known for their globular shape and the bioluminescent lure extending from their head, they inhabit the deep sea and use their light to attract prey in the pitch-black depths.

Genera
Crested Footballfish [Europhryx]
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Borodin's Footballfish [Borophryne]
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Spinycrown Footballfish [Spiniphryne]
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Taxonomy
Phylum Chordates
Chordata
Class Fish
Actinopterygii
Order Anglerfishes
Lophiiformes
Statistics
  • Genera 3