Himantolophus_groenlandicus
Himantolophus groenlandicus
Species of fish
Himantolophus groenlandicus, the Atlantic footballfish or Atlantic football-fish, is an anglerfish found primarily in mesopelagic depths of the ocean. Despite its name, this species might not be restricted to the Atlantic Ocean, with its range possibly extending into the Indian Ocean[1] and to the Pacific Ocean. It is found in tropical and temperate regions.[2]