Smooth Anglerfish
Histiophryne bougainvilli
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–6 m
- Max size: 9 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
This anglerfish broods its eggs in a hollow behind its left pectoral fin, holding the whole mass together with a single flat filament. A smooth skinned ambush predator of shallow inshore water, it lures prey close before engulfing it.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Lophiiformes › Histiophrynidae › Histiophryne
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 281080.
FAQ
- How deep does the Smooth Anglerfish live?
- The Smooth Anglerfish (Histiophryne bougainvilli) is typically found at 0–6 m.
- Is the Smooth Anglerfish dangerous to divers?
- The Smooth Anglerfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Smooth Anglerfish get?
- The Smooth Anglerfish grows to about 9 cm.