Danaphryne

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Danaphryne
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Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Actinopterygii
Order: Lophiiformes
Family: Oneirodidae
Genus: Danaphryne
Bertelsen, 1951
Species:
D. nigrifilis
Binomial name
Danaphryne nigrifilis
Regan & Trewavas, 1932

Danaphryne nigrifilis is a species of dreamer widespread in the temperate to tropical regions of the oceans where it is found at depths of around 850 metres (2,790 ft). This species grows to a length of 8.2 centimetres (3.2 in). This species is the only known member of its genus.

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