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Lophius vaillanti Regan, 1903 Shortspine African angler |
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photo by
Cambraia Duarte, P.M.N. (c)ImagDOP |
| Family: | Lophiidae (Goosefishes) | |||
| Max. size: | 80.3 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | bathydemersal; marine; depth range 200 - 1233 m | |||
| Distribution: | Eastern Atlantic: Cape Verde to 5°S. | |||
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| Biology: | Inhabits upper slope waters. Feeds mainly on fishes (Ref. 2742). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 09 October 2018 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||