Southern Spiny Lophiiform [Malthopsis gnoma]
Description
This species is distinguished by its small size and the presence of spines on the body. It inhabits deep sea environments, typically at depths of 300 to 600 meters. It is primarily found in the Southern Ocean.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Chordates
Chordata
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Fish
Actinopterygii
|
| Order |
Anglerfishes
Lophiiformes
|
| Family |
Batfishes
Ogcocephalidae
|
| Genus |
Malthopsis
Malthopsis
|