Spottedtail Angler
Lophiodes caulinaris
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 15–311 m
- Max size: 40 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
An anglerfish of the shelf and upper slope, it sits on the bottom and waves a fleshy lure to draw prey within reach of its wide mouth. It grows to about forty centimetres, and its eggs drift at the surface in floating jelly rafts.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Lophiiformes › Lophiidae › Lophiodes
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 278525.
FAQ
- How deep does the Spottedtail Angler live?
- The Spottedtail Angler (Lophiodes caulinaris) is typically found at 15–311 m.
- Is the Spottedtail Angler dangerous to divers?
- The Spottedtail Angler is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Spottedtail Angler get?
- The Spottedtail Angler grows to about 40 cm.