Himantolophus danae Regan & Trewavas 1932

Distinguishing characteristics of female: anterior escal appendage 29% SL; distal escal appendage 2.5% SL; pointed distal escal lobes, anterior pair prolonged into filaments about 5.5% SL; posterior escal appendage 30% SL, not divided proximally, bifurcated distally; presence of three pairs of posterolateral appendages on or near base of escal bulb, distal-most and longest pair 36% SL, bifurcated distally (Ref. 86949).

Dorsal soft rays (total): 5; Analsoft rays: 4

Specimen collected at depth of approximately 350 m (Ref. 86949).