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Description A rare anglerfish or sea toad (Bathychaunax coloratus syn. Chaunacops coloratus; Family Chaunacidae); measuring 20.5 cm in total length; on the Davidson Seamount at 2461 m depth. Small globular; reddish cirri; or hairy protrusions cover the body. The lure on the forehead is used to attract prey.
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current23:15, 12 April 2007Thumbnail for version as of 23:15, 12 April 2007680 × 472 (129 KB)Bricktop (talk | contribs)== Summary == {{Information |Description=Bathysaur or highfin lizardfish (''Bathysaurus mollis'') at the Davidson Seamount (2375 meters depth). This is one of three Pacific coast species. This fish is often found very still on the bottom; lying-in-wait as

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