Taketidae
Taketidae is a taxonomic grouping within the order Lophiiformes, commonly known as anglerfishes. The family status of Taketidae has been variable, and different taxonomic authorities have treated it as a distinct family or as a grouping within other Lophiiformes families. Consequently, the exact composition, including the number of genera and species assigned to Taketidae, is not consistently defined across sources.
When recognized, Taketidae members are deep-sea fishes that share the general anglerfish morphology. They typically possess
Habitat and distribution data for Taketidae are limited and vary by genus; the fishes are associated with
Conservation status is not well established in the literature, reflecting the overall uncertainty about the group's