Lophius vaillanti Regan, 1903 Shortspine African angler |
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photo by
Cambraia Duarte, P.M.N. (c)ImagDOP |
Family: | Lophiidae (Goosefishes) | |||
Max. size: | 50 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
Environment: | bathydemersal; depth range 200 - 800 m | |||
Distribution: | Eastern Atlantic: Cape Verde to 5°S. | |||
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Biology: | Inhabits upper slope waters. Feeds mainly on fishes (Ref. 2742). | |||
IUCN Red List Status: | Not Evaluated (Ref. 96402) | |||
Threat to humans: | harmless | |||
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Entered by: Luna, Susan M. - 10.02.92 |
Modified by: Casal, Christine Marie V. - 30.05.11 |
Checked by: Capuli, Estelita Emily - 30.05.11 |