Lagiacrusichthys macropinnis

Lagiacrusichthys macropinnis is a species of pearleyes. L. macropinnis live between 0–840 m depth, usually 500 m. This species occurs in Antarctic waters. This species is the only known member of its genus.[1] The genus is named after Lagiacrus from the Monster Hunter series.

Lagiacrusichthys macropinnis
Not evaluated (IUCN 3.1)
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Lagiacrusichthys

M. P. Davis, 2015 [1]
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L. macropinnis
Binomial name
Lagiacrusichthys macropinnis
W. A. Bussing & M. I. Bussing, 1966
Synonyms

Benthalbella macropinna Bussing & Bussing, 1966

References

  1. Davis, M.P. (2015): Evolutionary Relationships of the Deep-Sea Pearleyes (Aulopiformes: Scopelarchidae) and a New Genus of Pearleye from Antarctic Waters. Copeia, 2015, 103 (1): 64-71.


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