Paxton's Whipnose, Gigantactis paxtoni Bertelsen, Pietsch & Lavenberg, 1981

Scientific name: Gigantactis paxtoni
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    Mark McGrouther
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    08/04/21
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Paxton's Whipnose, <i>Gigantactis paxtoni</i> Click to enlarge image
Gigantactis paxtoni Image: Mark McGrouther
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Fast Facts

  • Classification
    Genus
    Gigantactis
    Species
    paxtoni

Introduction

Paxton's Whipnose can be recognised by its body shape, large teeth and very long lure.

Identification

The species was named in honour of Australian Museum Senior Fellow, Dr John Paxton.

AMRI Lifetime Achievement Award - John Paxton
Prince William CSIRO
<i>Gigantactis paxtoni </i>

Distribution

It occurs in temperate, marine waters of the Indo-west Pacific region. The map below shows the Australian distribution of the species based on public sightings and specimens in Australian Museums. Click on the map for detailed information. Source: Atlas of Living Australia.

Distribution data sourced from the Atlas of Living Australia

References

  1. Hoese, D.F., Bray, D.J., Paxton, J.R. & G.R. Allen. 2006. Fishes. In Beesley, P.L. & A. Wells. (eds) Zoological Catalogue of Australia. Volume 35. ABRS & CSIRO Publishing: Australia. parts 1-3, pages 1-2178.