Family Linophrynidae

Linophryne coronata Parr, 1927 —Deep-sea anglerfish

One female of 223 mm TL with attached parasitic male of 29 mm TL was caught at depths between 762 and 764 m (Bañón et al. 2006b). Habitat and Distribution: meso- to bathypelagic, depth range 0–1,500 m. Scattered records in the Atlantic and northeastern Pacific oceans. Vulnerability: DD (IUCN), LV (FishBase).