American Anglerfish [Halieutichthys aculeatus]
Description
The American anglerfish is a species of batfish that is native to the western Atlantic Ocean. It is a demersal fish that prefers muddy or sandy bottoms where it can camouflage itself. It is known for its unique form of locomotion - it 'walks' on the seafloor using its pectoral fins. It can grow up to 30 cm in length.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Chordates
Chordata
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Fish
Actinopterygii
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| Order |
Anglerfishes
Lophiiformes
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| Family |
Batfishes
Ogcocephalidae
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| Genus |
Halieutichthys
Halieutichthys
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