Anglerfish photo album

Angler fish derive their name from the appendage which grows above their mouth. They use this as a lure to attract unsuspecting prey as they lie motionless camouflaged to their surroundings.

Common name	Scientific name	Origin	Picture	Star rating 1-4	Comments
Sargasumfish	Histrio histrio	WA		***	Warning These fish are capable of eating other fish almost twice their length. Do not house in a community aquarium, more suitable for predator aquariums. Will require training in order to to wean off live food onto frozen meals.
Spot tail angler	Antennarius trisignatus	WA		***