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Rhynchactis macrothrix

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Rhynchactis macrothrix
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Actinopterygii
Order: Lophiiformes
Family: Gigantactinidae
Genus: Rhynchactis
Species:
R. macrothrix
Binomial name
Rhynchactis macrothrix

Rhynchactis macrothrix is a species of whipnose angler found in the Atlantic and western Indian Oceans where it is found at depths of around 2,000 metres (6,600 ft). This species grows to a length of 13 centimetres (5.1 in) SL.

References

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  • Froese, Rainer; Pauly, Daniel (eds.). "Rhynchactis macrothrix". FishBase. April 2012 version.