FishincSpecies catalog
Anglerfish
Lophius piscatorius
Anglerfish (Lophius piscatorius) belongs to the family Lophiidae. Habitat: salt water.
Profile
| Scientific name | Lophius piscatorius |
|---|---|
| Family | Lophiidae |
| Habitat | Salt water |
| Group | Predators |
| Other names | Monkfish, Angler, Monk |
| Regional lists in Fishinc | Northern Europe saltwater |
Identifying features
- Fish seen from above
- Huge, broad, flattened head and mouth making up most of the body
- Mouth with long teeth
- A fringe of skin flaps around the head and lower jaw
- First dorsal spine forming a fishing rod with a fleshy lure
- Small tapering body
- Wide pectoral fins
- Brown mottled skin
Anglerfish in other languages
| Language | Name |
|---|---|
| German | Seeteufel, Anglerfisch, Baudroie |
| French | Baudroie, Baudroie Commune, Lotte |
| Spanish | Rape, Rape Blanco, Xuliana |
| Italian | Rana Pescatrice |
| Portuguese | Peixe-pescador |
| Dutch | Zeeduivel, Hozemond |
| Polish | Żabnica, Nawęd |
| Swedish | Marulk |
| Danish | Havtaske |
| Norwegian | Breiflabb, Marulk, Sjødjevel |
| Finnish | Merikrotti |
| Czech | Ďas mořský, Mořský ďas |
| Hungarian | Európai horgászhal, Atlanti ördöghal |
| Turkish | Fener balığı |
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