Spinycrown Footballfish [Spinycrown piscatum]
Description
The Spinycrown Footballfish is a deep-sea anglerfish known for its dark, spiny exterior. It is characterized by a bioluminescent lure on its head used to attract prey in the deep, dark ocean. Females can reach up to 30 cm in length, while males are significantly smaller. The species is known to inhabit the bathypelagic zone of the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans, typically found at depths between 1,000 and 2,500 meters. The Spinycrown Footballfish is a solitary species, with males and females only coming together for mating.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Chordates
Chordata
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|---|---|
| Class |
Fish
Actinopterygii
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| Order |
Anglerfishes
Lophiiformes
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| Family |
Footballfishes
Himantolophidae
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| Genus |
Spinycrown Footballfish
Spiniphryne
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