American Angler
Lophius americanus
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–800 m
- Max size: 1.2 m
- For divers: safe
A flattened ambush predator with an enormous mouth, the American angler lies on the bottom and waves a fleshy lure on its head to draw fish close, then engulfs them whole. It ranges across the continental shelf and down to eight hundred metres, tolerating water from near freezing to the low twenties.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Lophiiformes › Lophiidae › Lophius
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 159184.
FAQ
- How deep does the American Angler live?
- The American Angler (Lophius americanus) is typically found at 0–800 m.
- Is the American Angler dangerous to divers?
- The American Angler is harmless to divers.
- How big does the American Angler get?
- The American Angler grows to about 1.2 m.