Pentherichthys atratus

(Pentherichthys atratus)

Description

Pentherichthys atratus is a species of dreamer known from the eastern Atlantic Ocean. The females of this species grow to a length of 11.9 centimetres (4.7 in). The males, though much smaller, are non-parasitic. This species is the only known member of its genus.

Taxonomic tree:

Domain:
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum:
Class: Actinopterygii
Order:Lophiiformes
Family:Oneirodidae
Genus:Pentherichthys
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