Thaumatichthyidae

The Thaumatichthyidae, also called the wolftrap anglers, are a family of anglerfish consisting of two genera: Lasiognathus and Thaumatichthys. Their maxillae can form a prison cell-like trap.

 Genera 

 Lasiognathus Regan, 1925
 Thaumatichthys Smith & Radcliffe, 1912

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 References 

 Froese, Rainer; Pauly, Daniel (eds.). "Family Thaumatichthyidae". FishBase. Retrieved 29 July 2024.

Category:Ray-finned fish
Category:Teleosts