Whitespotted Anglerfish
Phyllophryne scortea
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: to 25 m
- Max size: 10 cm
- For divers: safe
A small temperate anglerfish of inshore reefs, it sits on the bottom rather than swimming much. Covered in loose papery skin, it grows only about as long as your hand.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Lophiiformes › Histiophrynidae › Phyllophryne
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 282253.
FAQ
- How deep does the Whitespotted Anglerfish live?
- The Whitespotted Anglerfish (Phyllophryne scortea) is typically found at to 25 m.
- Is the Whitespotted Anglerfish dangerous to divers?
- The Whitespotted Anglerfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Whitespotted Anglerfish get?
- The Whitespotted Anglerfish grows to about 10 cm.