Caulophryne jordani

(Caulophryne jordani)

Description

Caulophryne jordani, commonly known as the fanfin angler, is a species of fanfin, a type of anglerfish. The fish is primarily found in the bathyal zone at depths ranging from 100 to 1,510 metres (330 to 4,950 ft).

Taxonomic tree:

Domain:
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum:
Class: Actinopterygii
Order:Lophiiformes
Family:Caulophrynidae
Genus:Caulophryne
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