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]
View DetailsBorodin's Footballfish [Borophryne]
View DetailsSpinycrown Footballfish [Spiniphryne]
View DetailsTaxonomy
Phylum |
Chordates
Chordata
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Class |
Fish
Actinopterygii
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Order |
Anglerfishes
Lophiiformes
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Statistics
- Genera 3