A realistic illustration of the Gigantic Whipnose, Gigantactis gargantua, side view on white background. The Gigantic Whipnose has a small head and very small eyes.
A realistic illustration of the Gigantic Whipnose, Gigantactis gargantua, side view on white background. The Gigantic Whipnose has a small head and very small eyes.

Gigantic Whipnose,Gigantactis gargantua

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Description

Reference

IB1161

Category

Fishes

Family Name

Whipnose Anglers - GIGANTACTINIDAE

Common Name

Gigantic Whipnose

Scientific Name

Gigantactis gargantua

Artist Name

Roger Swainston

Notes

Female Whipnose Anglers have been observed at great depth, drifting upside down just above the bottom with the lure held in front of them : presumably this strategy is designed to attract benthic invertebrates from the sediment.

Source : Swainston’s Fishes of Australia

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