Anglerfish [Antennarius]

Description

Anglerfish are famous for their lure—an extendable “fishing rod” that they use to attract curious prey. Underwater, divers often see them perched motionless on the bottom or among reef structure, then suddenly darting forward when something comes within range.

Species

Antennarius commerson

Antennarius commerson

Painted Angler

Antennarius pictus

Taxonomy