Bathychaunax coloratus

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NOAA/MBARI

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Beschreibung:

A rare anglerfish or sea toad (Bathychaunax coloratus syn. Chaunacops coloratus; Family Chaunacidae); measuring 20.5 cm in total length; on the Davidson Seamount at 2461 m depth. Small globular; reddish cirri; or hairy protrusions cover the body. The lure on the forehead is used to attract prey.

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