Pentherichthys

Pentherichthys atratus is a species of dreamer known from the eastern Atlantic Ocean. The females of this species grow to a length of 11.9 centimetres (4.7 in). The males, though much smaller, are non-parasitic. This species is the only known member of the genus Penterichthys.

Pentherichthys
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Actinopterygii
Order: Lophiiformes
Family: Oneirodidae
Genus: Pentherichthys
Regan & Trewavas, 1932
Species:
P. atratus
Binomial name
Pentherichthys atratus
Regan & Trewavas, 1932
Synonyms

Pentherichthys venustus Regan & Trewavas, 1932

Location

Penterichthys atratus can be found in the Eastern Atlantic, but larvae have been found in southwest of Madeira.[1]

Size

The average length of an unsexed female of this species is about 11.9 centimeters.[1]

Habitat

Penterichthys atratus is a bathypelagic predator.[1]

References

  1. "Pentherichthys atratus". FishBase. Retrieved 6 February 2013.

Notes


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