Anglerfish  (Lophius piscatorius)

Facts

Also known as: Sea monkfish
KingdomAnimalia
PhylumChordata
ClassActinopterygii
OrderLophiiformes
FamilyLophiidae
GenusLophius
SizeAdult body length: up to 2 metres
Weightup to 40 kg
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Status

Not subject to protection.

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