Himantolophus albinares
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| Himantolophus albinares | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Actinopterygii |
| Order: | Lophiiformes |
| Family: | Himantolophidae |
| Genus: | Himantolophus |
| Species: | H. albinares |
| Binomial name | |
| Himantolophus albinares Maul, 1961 | |
Himantolophus albinares is a species of footballfish, a type of anglerfish. The fish is bathypelagic and can be found at depths ranging from 330 to 1,950 metres (1,080 to 6,400 ft). It is endemic to the Atlantic Ocean.[2] As of 1999, a total of four specimens had been found.[1]
