Family LOPHICHTHYIDAE Pietsch, 1981
Lophichthyid Frogfishes, Straightback Frogfishes
Compiler and date details
18 September 2011 - Dianne J. Bray
- Lophichthyidae Pietsch, T.W. 1981. The osteology and relationships of the anglerfish genus Tetrabrachium with comments on lophiiform classification. Fishery Bulletin (U.S.) 79(3): 387-419 figs 1-41 [419].
Type genus:
Lophichthys Boeseman, 1964.
Introduction
Pietsch (1981) erected the family Lophichthyidae for Lophichthys boschmai, as had been suggested by Boeseman (1964) when he originally described Lophichthys. The family is monotypic. Pietsch (2006) discussed family characters and relationships.
General References
Boeseman, M. 1964. Notes on the fishes of western New Guinea II. Lophichthys boschmai, a new genus and species from the Arafoera Sea. Zoologische Mededelingen (Leiden) 39: 12-18 pls 1-2 [12]
Pietsch, T.W. 1981. The osteology and relationships of the anglerfish genus Tetrabrachium with comments on lophiiform classification. Fishery Bulletin (U.S.) 79(3): 387-419 figs 1-41 [397]
Pietsch, T.W. 2006. Lophichthyidae. Lophichthys boschmai. Arafura frogfish. The Tree of Life Web Project, http://tolweb.org/. Version 17 April 2006. http://tolweb.org/Lophichthyidae/22059 [(under construction)]
History of changes
| Published | As part of group | Action Date | Action Type | Compiler(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LOPHIIFORMES | 12-Apr-2012 | ADDED | Dr Dianne Bray (NMV) Dr Doug Hoese (AM) Dr Matthew Lockett (AM) |