Rhynchactis macrothrix

(Rhynchactis macrothrix)

Description

Rhynchactis macrothrix is a species of whipnose angler found in the Atlantic and western Indian Oceans where it is found at depths of around 2,000 metres (6,600 ft). This species grows to a length of 13 centimetres (5.1 in) SL.

Taxonomic tree:

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