Soft leafvent angler

Haplophryne mollis

Three Dwarf Males Cling Below

Cross-climate
Subtropical
Tropical
Regional distribution
Marine fish
Deep-bodied
Medium

Soft leafvent angler is a marine fish from Tropical and subtropical parts of all oceans. It inhabits deep water. The largest recorded length is 15.9 cm.

Class: Teleosts
Order: Anglerfishes
Family: Linophrynidae
Genus: Haplophryne
Maximum length: 15.9 cm
Water: Marine
Body shape: deep_bodied
Distribution: Tropical and subtropical parts of all oceans. Four specimens are known from off Madeira.
Conservation status: LCLeast Concern

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