Filamentous extensions on cytoplasmic face of the nuclear pore complex (NPC). In S. cerevisiae, Nup159p, Nup82p, and Nup42p contribute to the cytoplasmic filaments. In vertebrates, Nup358 is a major component. [ http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22419078 http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19524430 http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18046406 http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20947011 ]