Anglerfish – Lophius piscatorius Anglerfish are the members of the order Lophiiformes. They are bony fish named for their characteristic mode of predation, wherein a fleshy growth from the fish’s head (the esca or illicium) acts as a lure; this is considered analogous to angling. Some anglerfish are pelagic (live in the open water), while others are benthic (bottom-dwelling). Some […]