| Family: |
Thaumatichthyidae (Wolftrap anglers (Ref. 7463), Wolftrap Seadevils (Ref. 86949)) |
| Max. size: |
23.9 cm SL (female) |
| Environment: |
bathydemersal; marine; depth range - 1440 m |
| Distribution: |
Atlantic and Indian Ocean: widespread. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal soft rays (total): 6-6; Anal soft rays: 4-4. Distinguishing characteristics female (based on holotype): length of premaxillae 33% SL; long anterior premaxillary teeth: I-1: 3.8, II-1: 3.0, II-2: 6.5, II-3: 7.0, III-1: 1.5, III-2: 3.3, III-3: 4.3, IV-1: 1.4, IV-2: 2.4, V-1: 1.0, V-2: 3.4 mm; inner bulb with loosely attached curved denticle (Ref. 86949). |
| Biology: |
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| IUCN Red List Status: |
Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 12 October 2018 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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