Blackmouth Angler
Lophiomus setigerus
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 30–800 m
- Max size: 28.4 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
The blackmouth angler lies half buried on sandy mud bottoms, luring prey toward its enormous gaping mouth. It ranges down to several hundred metres and, despite that wide jaw, grows only to about 28 centimetres.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Lophiiformes › Lophiidae › Lophiomus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 217838.
FAQ
- How deep does the Blackmouth Angler live?
- The Blackmouth Angler (Lophiomus setigerus) is typically found at 30–800 m.
- Is the Blackmouth Angler dangerous to divers?
- The Blackmouth Angler is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Blackmouth Angler get?
- The Blackmouth Angler grows to about 28.4 cm.