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Family LOPHICHTHYIDAE Pietsch, 1981

Lophichthyid Frogfishes, Straightback Frogfishes


Compiler and date details

18 September 2011 - Dianne J. Bray

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.

 

History of changes

Note that this list may be incomplete for dates prior to September 2013.
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)