Bulbous dreamer

species of fish

The bulbous dreamer (Oneirodes eschrichtii) is a species of anglerfish in the family Oneirodidae. It has a cosmopolitan distribution. It is the type species of the genus Oneirodes by monotypy.[1]

Oneirodes eschrichtii

Description

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The bulbous dreamer has a crown-shaped esca with a papilla at the top. It has a spherical body. It can reach 29.7 cm (11.7 in) long.

References

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  1. "Genera in the family Oneirodidae, Catalog of Fishes".