Triplewart Seadevil [Cryptopsaras couesii]
Description
The Triplewart Seadevil is a species of deep-sea anglerfish found in tropical and subtropical parts of all oceans. Females are significantly larger than males. They have three warty lumps on their backs, behind the head, thus the name. The species is known for the male's parasitic attachment to females during reproduction process.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Chordates
Chordata
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Fish
Actinopterygii
|
| Order |
Anglerfishes
Lophiiformes
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| Family |
Goosefishes
Lophiidae
|
| Genus |
Devil Anglers
Lophius
|