![]() ![]() DistributionĪntennariids occur in coastal waters around the world. The Striate Anglerfish is known from estuarine water less than 1 m in depth to marine waters more than 200 m deep. They are found from the shallow littoral zone down to the abyssal depths of the oceans. HabitatĪnglerfishes occur in many different habitats including sponge gardens, silty substrates, rocky and coral reefs. idae - a suffix indicating this a family name. The derivation of the family, Antennariidae, name is as follows antenna - (Latin) a sensory appendage on the head. Refers to the striped colour pattern of this species. arius - (Latin) pertaining to stria - (Latin) line. The derivation of the scientific name is as follows antenna - (Latin) a sensory appendage on the head. Some are heavily striped, while other Striate Anglerfish have broken stripes or spots, or lack stripes entirely. Colours range from red, orange and yellow, through to green, brown or black. Striate Anglerfishes are extremely variable in form and colour, and even fish from the same area can look quite different. They have extraordinary adaptations including a lure for attracting their prey, a large mouth and "hidden gill openings". IdentificationĪnglerfishes include some of the best camouflaged of all fishes. The species uses deception and camouflage to catch its prey. Some are heavily striped, while others have broken stripes or spots, or lack stripes entirely. The colouration of the Striate Anglerfish is extremely variable. ![]()
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