Painted Angler [Antennarius pictus]
Description
A master of camouflage, the Painted Angler often looks like a patch of rock or rubble until it suddenly shifts. Divers may spot its large, lure-bearing fin that it uses to attract curious prey—then it strikes with surprising speed.
Where To See Painted Angler
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Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Fish, Sharks & Rays (plus Sea Turtles & Whales)
Chordata
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Teleosts (Bony Fishes)
Teleostei
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| Order |
Anglerfish (including deep-sea anglers)
Lophiiformes
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| Family |
Frogfishes
Antennariidae
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| Genus |
Anglerfish
Antennarius
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