Pentherichthys atratus
| Pentherichthys atratus | |
|---|---|
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| Not evaluated (IUCN 3.1) | |
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Actinopterygii |
| Order: | Lophiiformes |
| Family: | Oneirodidae |
| Genus: | Pentherichthys Regan & Trewavas, 1932 |
| Species: | P. atratus |
| Binomial name | |
| Pentherichthys atratus Regan & Trewavas, 1932 | |
| Synonyms | |
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Pentherichthys venustus Regan & Trewavas, 1932 | |
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.
Location
P. atratus can be found in the Eastern Atlantic, but larvae have been found in southwest of Madeira.[1]
Size
The average length of an unsexed female of this species is about 11.9 centimeters.[1]
Habitat
P. atratus is a bathypelagic predator.[1]
References
- 1 2 3 "Pentherichthys atratus". FishBase. Retrieved 6 February 2013.
Notes
- Froese, Rainer and Pauly, Daniel, eds. (2012). "Pentherichthys atratus" in FishBase. April 2012 version.
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