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Coffinfish - Chaunax umbrinus

Description

Coffinfish - Chaunax umbrinus. This is a type of deep sea angler fish, was seenat 328 meters depth off the SW tip of Niihau. The yellowish frilly structure in the center of its forehead is used as a lure.

Credit

NOAA Office of Ocean Exploration and Research, 2015 Hohonu Moana

Display Date

20150914T015743Z

Location

Hawaii, Niihau

Collection

Voyage to Inner Space
Ocean Exploration Collection
Modern Expeditions
2015 Hohonu Moana