Image Bank - Fishes
Fanfin Angler
Reference |
IB1154 |
Category |
Fishes |
Family Name |
Fanfin Anglers - CAULOPHRYNIDAE |
Common Name |
Fanfin Angler |
Scientific Name |
Caulophryne jordani |
Artist Name |
Roger Swainston |
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 |