Monkfish Lophius americanus Valenciennes, 1837    Synonyms: American Anglerfish, Bellows-fish, Goosefish, Headfish, Satchel-mouth.
Kingdom Animalia   >   Phylum Chordata   >   Class Actinopterygii   >   Order Lophiiformes   >   Family Lophiidae   >   Genus Lophius   

Status:

Monkfish are found in deep waters of the western Atlantic. According to Maryland DNR, they are "occasional visitors to the lower Chesapeake Bay from late fall to early spring."

Description:

Distinctive. Compare Northern Stargazer.

There is 1 record in the project database.

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A Monkfish discarded at a boat launch in Worcester Co., Maryland (1/27/2018). Photo by Jennifer Elmer. (MBP list)

A Monkfish discarded at a boat launch in Worcester Co., Maryland (1/27/2018). Photo by Jennifer Elmer. (MBP list)


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