Lophiidae is a animal family in the Animalia kingdom, order Lophiiformes, class . The family contains 2 accepted species worldwide.
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Lophius piscatorius Linnaeus, 1758
Lophius piscatorius, the European angler, is a bottom-dwelling fish with distinc…
Lophius americanus Valenciennes, 1837
Lophius americanus, the American anglerfish, is a western Atlantic demersal fish…
Lophiidae animals belong to the Lophiiformes order in the Animalia kingdom. This feature, combined with the fish’s ability to match its body color to its surroundings, helps it camouflage in areas that it chooses because of the abundant prey there. For instant identification, use the iNature app — AI-powered and works offline.
Lophiidae is classified in the order Lophiiformes, class , phylum Chordata. The family contains 2 accepted species worldwide.
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