Rhynchactis leptonema

(Rhynchactis leptonema)

Description

Rhynchactis leptonema is a species of whipnose angler found in tropical and sub-tropical oceans where it is found at depths of around 400 metres (1,300 ft). This species grows to a length of 12.6 centimetres (5.0 in) TL.

Taxonomic tree:

Domain:
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum:
Class: Actinopterygii
Order:Lophiiformes
Family:Gigantactinidae
Genus:Rhynchactis
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