Yellow Goosefish
Lophius litulon
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 25–560 m
- Max size: 1.5 m
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: DD
A broad, flattened anglerfish that lies on sandy mud waiting with its lure raised, the yellow goosefish ambushes fish, shrimp and other prey that wander too close. It grows to about a metre and a half, and in Japan its liver is prized as a delicacy.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Lophiiformes › Lophiidae › Lophius
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 272600.
FAQ
- How deep does the Yellow Goosefish live?
- The Yellow Goosefish (Lophius litulon) is typically found at 25–560 m.
- Is the Yellow Goosefish dangerous to divers?
- The Yellow Goosefish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Yellow Goosefish get?
- The Yellow Goosefish grows to about 1.5 m.