Shaggy Anglerfish (species: Antennarius hispidus) in Sydney Marine Life (Gaia Guide)
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Antennarius hispidus
Shaggy Anglerfish


©Theresa Zubi: Shaggy Anglerfish (Antennarius hispidus)

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Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Actinopterygii
Order Lophiiformes
Family Antennariidae
Genus Antennarius
Species Antennarius hispidus

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Distinguishing features

Distinguishing features still need to be specified.

Size

  • Up to 20 cm (Total Length)

Depth range

  • From 0 m to 90 m

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Distribution


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Distribution and habitat preferences

Inhabits still muddy habitats that are either deep or offshore or shallow rocky and coral reefs (Fishbase).

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