Higher classification Histiophryne Order Anglerfish | Family Antennariidae Phylum Chordata Rank Species | |
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Scientific name Histiophryne cryptacanthus Similar Histiophryne, Histiophryne bougainvilli, Anglerfish, Echinophryne crassispina, Antennatus tuberosus |
The cryptic anglerfish (Histiophryne cryptacanthus) is a frogfish found in waters ranging from Taiwan to South Australia. There are an estimated 75 specimens known. The luring appendage on its forehead is reduced to nearly nothing.
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