Anglerfish
Lophiiformes
Marine AnimalsConservation: Varies by species
Anglerfish are mostly deep-sea fish that lure prey with a glowing or fleshy 'fishing rod' growing from their heads. In some species, tiny males fuse permanently to much larger females.
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