Lophius piscatorius
Scorpion fishes and others
Angler fish
Angler
Zeeduivel
Baudroie
Rape
Rana pescatrice
Distribution
- The temperate Atlantic
- The Mediterranean
Environment and movement of the diurnal species
- The species is generally observed in a sandy/silty area.
- The species is generally motionless in its environment
- The species is generally found on or close to the seafloor.
- The species can be found between 15 and 1000 Meters.
- Uncommon Species
- Imitates a rock or a coral.
General behaviour of the species
- Species generally solitary
- Imitates a rock or a coral.
- The animal is rather indifferent to the diver, though it remains on its guard
General characteristics of the species
- Maximum size : 200 cm
- Maximum age known : 24 year(s)
- The animal is a hunter high in the food chain.
- Diet : Fishes
- The animal changes colour like a chameleon
Relationship with humans
- The species is good to eat
- The species is exploited in the following sector(s) :
- - Fishing or commercial aquiculture for food
- -Sport or local fishing
The species can be confused with other species of similar appearance!