Anglerfish are deep-sea fish that are found in the world's temperate oceans at depths of 50 to 100 meters. There are more than 250 species of monkfish known to man. Because of its unique appearance, some people also call it "sea ghost fish". Monkfish is edible and its flesh is rich in gelatin. The liver of monkfish is so tasty that it has been called the "foie gras of the sea.
Chinese name
Monkfish
Latin name
Lophius litulon
Alias
Toadfish, old man's fish, pipefish, stuttering fish, ugly woman, sea ghost fish, etc.
Community
Animals
Phyllophora
Chordata (Phylum Chordata) (Phylum Chordata
Subphylum
Subphylum Vertebrata
Order
Scleractinia
Order
Monkfish
Family
Anglerfish
Genera
Anglerfish
Species
Anglerfish Species
Anglerfish