Hutchins' anglerfish
📖 Overview
Hutchins' anglerfish (Lophiocharon hutchinsi) is a ray-finned fish. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 4.9 cm. It occurs at depths between 2 and 9 metres. With a trophic level of 3.5, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal soft rays (total): 13; Anal soft rays: 7. This species is distinguished from its congeners in having a reduced esca (scarcely if at all differentiated from the illicium) and a relatively short illicium, covered from base to tip with small dermal spinules .: short and / or deep.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Hutchins' anglerfish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; benthopelagic; depth range 2 - 9 m . Tropical
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
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