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Lophius gastrophysus Miranda Ribeiro, 1915 Blackfin goosefish |
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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. | |||
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| 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 | |||