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Lateral view of the Glover's Anglerfish

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Lateral view of the Glover's Anglerfish, Rhycherus Gloveri, This species is related to the tasselled anglerfish (Rhycherus filamentosus, the main difference being the type of Esca or Lure and colouration of the body. Also more rarely encountered than its relative the Tasselled Anglerfish, Port Hughes, South Australia, Australia, Southern Ocean.

Photographer:
John Lewis
Rights:
© John Lewis
Common name:
Glover's Anglerfish
Scientific name:
Rhycherus gloveri
Family:
Antennariidae

Last Updated: 11 June 2009

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