Lophius gastrophysus Miranda Ribeiro, 1915
Blackfin goosefish
Lophius gastrophysus
photo by Fischer, L.G.

Family:  Lophiidae (Goosefishes)
Max. size:  67.5 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  bathydemersal; marine; depth range 40 - 700 m
Distribution:  Western Atlantic: North Carolina, USA and northern Gulf of Mexico to Argentina.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Inhabits soft bottoms (Ref. 5217). Feeds mainly on fishes (Ref. 3787). Considered a good food fish; marketed fresh or frozen (Ref. 3787).
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 28 January 2009 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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