Lophius americanus
Lophius americanus Valenciennes, 1837
American angler
photo by Sargent, P.


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Family:  Lophiidae (Goosefishes)
Max. size:  120 cm TL (male/unsexed); max.weight: 23 kg; max. reported age: 30 years
Environment:  demersal; marine; depth range 0 - 800 m, oceanodromous
Distribution:  Western Atlantic: New Foundland and Labrador in Canada to northeastern Florida in USA, but uncommon in nearshore waters south of North Carolina, USA.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Inhabits continental shelf, occurring deeper in southern parts of range (Ref 7251); tolerating a wide range of temperature (0-21°C) (Ref. 5951).
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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