Wolftrap anglerfish [Lasiognathus dinema]
Description
The Wolftrap anglerfish, or Lasiognathus dinema, is a species of anglerfish found in the Gulf of Mexico. It is a deep-sea creature known for its unique, wolftrap-like lure that it uses to attract prey. The females of this species are larger than the males and have a large head with a wide mouth filled with sharp teeth. They are characterized by a long, slender body.
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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