Fanfin Seadevil [Caulophryne jordani]
Description
This species is found in deep-sea habitats worldwide. As with other species in its family, the females are larger and have a complex body structure, including a bioluminescent lure. The males are much smaller and simpler, and their sole purpose is to find a female and attach to her for the rest of their life, providing sperm for reproduction.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Chordates
Chordata
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Fish
Actinopterygii
|
| Order |
Anglerfishes
Lophiiformes
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| Family |
Seadevils
Ceratiidae
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| Genus |
Fanfin Seadevils
Caulophryne
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