Histiophryne cryptacanthus (Weber, 1913)

Cryptic anglerfish

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Classification	Actinopterygii \| Lophiiformes \| Antennariidae
Synonyms	Antennarius cryptacanthus, Histiophryne cryptacantha, ... more
Common names	Rodless anglerfish, Small-rounded frogfish, 隐刺薄躄鱼, ... more

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Main reference

May, J.L. and J.G.H. Maxwell. 1986. (Ref. 9563)
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Size / Weight / Age

Max length : 9.0 cm TL male/unsexed; (Ref. 9563)

Environment

Reef-associated; marine; depth range 5 - 130 m (Ref. 9563)

Climate / Range

Subtropical

Western Pacific.
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Found inshore on reefs (Ref. 7300) but has been recorded to a depth of 130 m (Ref. 9563). Adults found with sponges or ascidians (Ref. 48635). Oviparous. Eggs are attached to each other by a single, flattened, acellular filament and are brooded in a hollow behind the left pectoral fin (Ref. 6773).


IUCN Red List Status (Ref. 57073)	Threat to humans
Not Evaluated	Harmless

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Estimation of some characteristics with mathematical models

Resilience (Ref. 69278)


Vulnerability (Ref. 59153)	Price category (Ref. 80766)
Low vulnerability (10 of 100)	Not marketed/unknown

Entered by Binohlan, Crispina B.

Modified by Garilao, Cristina V.

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