Umbrella Lophiiform [Malthopsis lutea]
Description
This species is characterized by a large, disc-like body and a small mouth. The body is covered in small, rough plates. It is found in deep sea environments, typically at depths of 200 to 800 meters. It has a wide distribution, with known populations in the Atlantic, Pacific, and Indian Oceans.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Chordates
Chordata
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Fish
Actinopterygii
|
| Order |
Anglerfishes
Lophiiformes
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| Family |
Batfishes
Ogcocephalidae
|
| Genus |
Malthopsis
Malthopsis
|