Longhead Dreamer, Chaenophryne longiceps Regan 1925


Other Names: Can-opener Smoothdream, Longhead Dreamer, Smooth-head Dreamer

A female Longhead Dreamer, Chaenophryne longiceps, collected in the Tasman Sea on the 2003 NORFANZ Expedition. Source: Robin McPhee / NORFANZ Founding Parties. License: All rights reserved


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Chaenophryne longiceps in Fishes of Australia, accessed 19 Mar 2024, https://fishesofaustralia.net.au/home/species/3589

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CAAB Code:37216006

Biology:bioluminescent

Biology:Males free-living

Depth:1000 m

Feeding:Carnivore

Habitat:Mesopelagic

Max Size:250

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