A Deep Sea Ceratioid Angler-Fish of the Genus Gigantactis From Florida
Robins CR and Courtenay WR. 1958. A Deep Sea Ceratioid Angler-Fish of the Genus Gigantactis From Florida. Bulletin of Marine Science. 8(2):146-151
The largest specimen known (standard length, 314 mm) of the ceratioid genus Gigantactis was collected off New Smyrna Beach, Florida, in 210 fathoms. A detailed description is presented from measurements and examination of the intact specimen. Since the specimen is no longer available no name is proposed for the species. A brief discussion of the gigantactinids is given with reference to the present record and the principal literature reviews of the group.
- Type
- Journal Article
- Authors
- Robins, C.; Courtenay, Walter
- Units
- SFCN
- Keywords
- Basal Portions, Caudal Peduncle, Illicium, Metamorphosed Females, Predorsal Distance