Monkfish
Lophius piscatorius
#nm_0453📍 International
- Language
- English
- Transliteration
- Monkfish
- IPA
- /ˈmʌŋkfɪʃ/
Compound: monk + fish monk: resembles monk's hood, fish: generic suffix ↳ Origin of the monk reference uncertain
Monkfish/Anglerfish. Uses bioluminescent lure to attract prey.
Alternates: Anglerfish (International)