''Linophryne'' (from el, λῐ́νον , 'fishing net' and el, φρῡ́νη , 'toad') is a genus of leftvents, commonly called the "bearded seadevils."

Species

There are currently 22 recognized species in this genus: * '' Linophryne algibarbata''

Waterman Waterman may refer to: * Waterman (occupation), a river worker who transferred passengers across and along the city centre rivers in Britain * The Chesapeake Bay term for commercial fishermen, particularly those who seek oysters and the blue crab ...

, 1939 * ''

Linophryne andersoni ''Linophryne andersoni'' is a species of leftvent in the genus ''Linophryne'' it is found in deep water up to 50m northeast of the Line Islands The Line Islands, Teraina Islands or Equatorial Islands (in Gilbertese, ''Aono Raina'') are a cha ...

'' Gon, 1992 * '' Linophryne arborifera''

Regan The family name Regan, along with its cognates O'Regan, O Regan, Reagan, and O'Reagan, is an Anglicized form of the Irish surname Ó Riagáin or Ó Ríogáin, from Ua Riagáin. The meaning is likely to have originated in ancient Gaelic ''ri' ...

, 1925 * ''

Linophryne arcturi ''Linophryne'' (from el, λῐ́νον , 'fishing net' and el, φρῡ́νη , 'toad') is a genus of leftvents, commonly called the "bearded seadevils." Species There are currently 22 recognized species in this genus: * '' Linophryne algibarb ...

'' Beebe, 1926 * ''

Linophryne argyresca ''Linophryne'' (from el, λῐ́νον , 'fishing net' and el, φρῡ́νη , 'toad') is a genus of leftvents, commonly called the "bearded seadevils." Species There are currently 22 recognized species in this genus: * '' Linophryne algibarb ...

& Trewavas, 1932 * ''

Linophryne bicornis ''Linophryne'' (from el, λῐ́νον , 'fishing net' and el, φρῡ́νη , 'toad') is a genus of leftvents, commonly called the "bearded seadevils." Species There are currently 22 recognized species in this genus: * '' Linophryne algibarb ...

'' A. E. Parr, 1927 * ''

Linophryne bipennata ''Linophryne'' (from el, λῐ́νον , 'fishing net' and el, φρῡ́νη , 'toad') is a genus of leftvents, commonly called the "bearded seadevils." Species There are currently 22 recognized species in this genus: * '' Linophryne algibarb ...

'' Bertelsen, 1982 * ''

Linophryne brevibarbata ''Linophryne'' (from el, λῐ́νον , 'fishing net' and el, φρῡ́νη , 'toad') is a genus of leftvents, commonly called the "bearded seadevils." Species There are currently 22 recognized species in this genus: * '' Linophryne algibarb ...

'' Beebe, 1932 * ''

Linophryne coronata ''Linophryne'' (from el, λῐ́νον , 'fishing net' and el, φρῡ́νη , 'toad') is a genus of leftvents, commonly called the "bearded seadevils." Species There are currently 22 recognized species in this genus: * '' Linophryne algibarb ...

'' A. E. Parr, 1927 * ''

Linophryne densiramus ''Linophryne'' (from el, λῐ́νον , 'fishing net' and el, φρῡ́νη , 'toad') is a genus of leftvents, commonly called the "bearded seadevils." Species There are currently 22 recognized species in this genus: * '' Linophryne algibarb ...

'' S. Imai, 1941 (Thickbranch angler) * '' Linophryne escaramosa'' Bertelsen, 1982 * '' Linophryne indica'' A. B. Brauer, 1902 (Headlight angler) * '' Linophryne lucifer'' Collett, 1886 * '' Linophryne macrodon''

, 1925 * '' Linophryne maderensis''

Maul A maul may refer to any number of large hammers, including: * War hammer, a medieval weapon * Post maul, a type of sledgehammer * Spike maul, railroad hand tool * Splitting maul, heavy wood-splitting tool resembling both axe and hammer People * A ...

, 1961 * '' Linophryne parini'' Bertelsen, 1980 * ''

Linophryne pennibarbata ''Linophryne'' (from el, λῐ́νον , 'fishing net' and el, φρῡ́νη , 'toad') is a genus of leftvents, commonly called the "bearded seadevils." Species There are currently 22 recognized species in this genus: * '' Linophryne algibarb ...

'' Bertelsen, 1980 * ''

Linophryne polypogon ''Linophryne'' (from el, λῐ́νον , 'fishing net' and el, φρῡ́νη , 'toad') is a genus of leftvents, commonly called the "bearded seadevils." Species There are currently 22 recognized species in this genus: * '' Linophryne algibarb ...

, 1925 * ''

Linophryne quinqueramosus ''Linophryne'' (from el, λῐ́νον , 'fishing net' and el, φρῡ́νη , 'toad') is a genus of leftvents, commonly called the "bearded seadevils." Species There are currently 22 recognized species in this genus: * '' Linophryne algibarb ...

'' Beebe &

Crane Crane or cranes may refer to: Common meanings * Crane (bird), a large, long-necked bird * Crane (machine), industrial machinery for lifting ** Crane (rail), a crane suited for use on railroads People and fictional characters * Crane (surname) ...

, 1947 * ''

Linophryne racemifera ''Linophryne'' (from el, λῐ́νον , 'fishing net' and el, φρῡ́νη , 'toad') is a genus of leftvents, commonly called the "bearded seadevils." Species There are currently 22 recognized species in this genus: * '' Linophryne algibarb ...

& Trewavas, 1932 * '' Linophryne sexfilis'' Bertelsen, 1973 * '' Linophryne trewavasae'' Bertelsen, 1978

Fossil record

A fossil of what may be ''L. indica'' was found in Late

Miocene The Miocene ( ) is the first geological epoch of the Neogene Period and extends from about (Ma). The Miocene was named by Scottish geologist Charles Lyell; the name comes from the Greek words (', "less") and (', "new") and means "less recent" ...

strate of

Los Angeles Los Angeles ( ; es, Los Ángeles, link=no , ), often referred to by its initials L.A., is the largest city in the state of California and the second most populous city in the United States after New York City, as well as one of the wor ...

California California is a state in the Western United States, located along the Pacific Coast. With nearly 39.2million residents across a total area of approximately , it is the most populous U.S. state and the 3rd largest by area. It is also the ...

, along with a fossil of the related ''

Borophryne apogon ''Borophryne apogon'', the netdevil, or greedy seadevil, is a species of leftvent anglerfish known today from the waters of the eastern Pacific Ocean off the Central American coast. It is found at depths down to around . This species grows to ...

'', during the construction of a metrorail.

References

Linophrynidae Marine fish genera Taxa named by Robert Collett {{Lophiiformes-stub