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Rhynchactis microthrix

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

Rhynchactis microthrix is a species of whipnose angler only known from the western Indian Ocean where it is found at depths of around 2,250 metres (7,380 ft). This species grows to a length of 11.3 centimetres (4.4 in) SL.

References

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