Chaenophryne

Chaenophryne is a genus of dreamer fish (Oneirodidae). The generic name derives from the Greek words χαίνω (khaínō, "gape") and φρύνη (phrúnē, "toad").

Chaenophryne
C. longiceps
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Actinopterygii
Order: Lophiiformes
Family: Oneirodidae
Genus: Chaenophryne
Regan, 1925

Species

There are currently five recognized species in this genus:[1]

References

Drawing of the Smooth-headed Dreamer, C. draco
  1. Froese, Rainer and Pauly, Daniel, eds. (2012). Species of Chaenophryne in FishBase. April 2012 version.


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