Description
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FReference |
IB1154 |
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Category |
Fishes |
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Family Name |
Fanfin Anglers - CAULOPHRYNIDAE |
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Common Name |
Fanfin Angler |
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Scientific Name |
Caulophryne jordani |
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Artist Name |
Roger Swainston |
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Notes |
Female Fanfin Anglers reach about 20 cm in length, while males are much smaller, growing to only about 2 cm. Once a male has located a female, it attaches itself to her permanently, usualy on the belly, using specialised denticular teetch. Source : Swainston’s Fishes of Australia |
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