Antennariidae
Antennariidae (anglerfish, frogfish; subclass Actinopterygii, order Lophiiformes) A family of balloon-shaped, relatively short-bodied fish, with the naked and loose skin often possessing wart-like processes. The first of the three separate anterior dorsal spines is usually modified into a movable rod, the ‘fishing pole’ often provided with a fleshy lure used to attract prospective prey. The family comprises about 60 species of marine frogfish found in all tropical and subtropical seas. See also BRACHIONICHTHYIDAE.
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