Phyllorhinichthys
Sign in to savePhyllorhinichthys is a genus of dreamers. Like other oneirodids, they are small, bathypelagic fish with bioluminescent lures. Phyllorhinichthys is unique amongst the deep-sea anglerfish in having a pair of fleshy, leaf-like structures on its snout.
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Phyllorhinichthys is a genus of dreamers. Like other oneirodids, they are small, bathypelagic fish with bioluminescent lures. Phyllorhinichthys is unique amongst the deep-sea anglerfish in having a pair of fleshy, leaf-like structures on its snout.
==Species== There are currently two recognized species in this genus: Phyllorhinichthys balushkini Pietsch, 2004 Phyllorhinichthys micractis Pietsch, 1969
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