Thaumatichthyidae

Lasiognathus amphirhamphus

The Thaumatichthyidae, also called the wolftrap anglers, are a family of anglerfish consisting of two genera: Lasiognathus and Thaumatichthys. Their maxillae can form a prison cell-like trap.

Genera

• Lasiognathus Regan, 1925
• Thaumatichthys Smith & Radcliffe, 1912

Gallery

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  Thaumatichthys pagidostomus
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  Lasiognathus beebei
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  Lasiognathus saccostoma
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  Thaumatichthys binghami

Some species of ceratioids, including Lasiognathus amphirhamphus and Thaumatichthys binghami

References

1. Froese, Rainer; Pauly, Daniel (eds.). "Family Thaumatichthyidae". FishBase. Retrieved 29 July 2024.