Sargassum Anglerfish [Engyophrys senta]
Description
The Sargassum Anglerfish is a small marine fish that inhabits the Atlantic Ocean, commonly found in the Sargasso Sea. This species is known for its excellent camouflage abilities, often blending in with the Sargassum seaweed it lives among. The Sargassum Anglerfish utilizes a lure on its head to attract unsuspecting prey. This species is pelagic, spending its life in the open ocean rather than near the seafloor. It has a relatively small size, generally not exceeding 10 cm in length.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Chordates
Chordata
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|---|---|
| Class |
Fish
Actinopterygii
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| Order |
Flatfishes
Pleuronectiformes
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| Family |
Lefteye flounders
Bothidae
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| Genus |
Engyophrys
Engyophrys
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