Bristlemouth anglerfish [Lasiognathus amphirhamphus]
Description
The Bristlemouth anglerfish, or Lasiognathus amphirhamphus, is a species of anglerfish found in the Atlantic Ocean. It is a deep-sea creature that uses a luminous lure to attract prey in the darkness of the ocean depths. The females of this species are considerably larger than the males and are characterized by a long, slender body and a large head with a wide mouth filled with sharp teeth.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Chordates
Chordata
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|---|---|
| Class |
Fish
Actinopterygii
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| Order |
Anglerfishes
Lophiiformes
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| Family |
Wolf-trap Anglerfishes
Thaumatichthyidae
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| Genus |
Lasiognathus
Lasiognathus
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