Anglerfish
Lophius piscatorius
#nm_0474📍 International
- Language
- English
- Transliteration
- Anglerfish
- IPA
- /ˈæŋɡlərfɪʃ/
Compound: angler + fish angler: one who fishes with a rod, fish: generic suffix ↳ Named for rod-like dorsal spine used as a lure
Monkfish/Anglerfish. Uses bioluminescent lure to attract prey.
Alternates: Monkfish (International)