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Danaphryne nigrifilis

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Kingdom
  
Animalia

Class
  
Actinopterygii

Family
  
Oneirodidae

Phylum
  
Chordata

Order
  
Lophiiformes

Rank
  
Species

Danaphryne nigrifilis

Genus
  
Danaphryne Bertelsen, 1951

Similar
  
Leptacanthichthys gracilispinis, Chaenophryne, Oneirodidae, Oneirodes, Deep‑sea anglerfishes

Danaphryne nigrifilis is a species of dreamer widespread in the temperate to tropical regions of the oceans where it is found at depths of around 850 metres (2,790 ft). This species grows to a length of 8.2 centimetres (3.2 in). This species is the only known member of its genus.

References

Danaphryne nigrifilis Wikipedia