Angler
| Lophius piscatorius Linnaeus, 1758 | ||||
| Family: | Lophiidae (Goosefishes) |
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| Order: | Lophiiformes | |||
| Class: | Teleostei | |||
| English name: | Angler | |||
| Distribution: | Eastern Atlantic: south-western Barents Sea to Strait of Gibraltar including the Mediterranean and Black Sea. Reported from Iceland (Ref. 4712) and Mauritania (Ref. 5377). North Atlantic specimens attain larger sizes than those collected off West Africa and they also occur in shallower depths. | |||
| Adult biology: | Occurs on sandy and muddy bottoms from the coast (below 20 m, Ref. 12382) down to depths of 1,000 m. May also be found on rocky bottoms (Ref. 12382). It lies half-buried in the sediment waiting for its prey. It attracts prey by means of its fishing filament (Ref. 5377). Feeds mainly on fishes, occasionally sea-birds. Marketed fresh and frozen; eaten steamed, sautéed, broiled, boiled, fried, microwaved and baked (Ref. 9988). It is a well-studied species in Europe and is sold without the skin and the head under the name 'queue de Lotte' (Ref. 5377). Does not adapt well in home aquariums due to its large size (Ref. 12382). | |||
| Diagnosis: | At a length of about 11 mm, the first dorsal fin has 5 rays. The pelvic fin consists of 4 rays which will be later 5, and which extend towards the tail. Presence of filament before the dorsal fin. . See also LARVAE table. | |||
| Climate Zone: | deep-water; 75°N - 30°N | |||
| Main Ref: | Russell, F.S.. 1976. (Ref. 37) | |||
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| Checked by: Giovanardi, Otello |
Modified by: Luna, Susan M. |
Entered by: Papasissi, Christine |
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