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The angler fish has a modified appendage, sticjing out in front of its mouth that contains chemicals that make light and this lures fish.
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What fish has a light on his head?
There isn't really a name but fish like Angler Fish, Viperfish, etc. have light on its head
What does an angler fish eat and what eats an angler fish?
angler fish eats various sea fish. and monkfish eat angler fish
What is the scientific name for the angler fish?
The most common scientific name for the angler fish is Lophius Piscatorius. Another angler fish is the Black Devil and its' scientific name is Melanocetus johnsoni. One more is the Sargassum angler fish and its' scientific name is Histro Histro. The last one I will put here is the Painted Angler fish and its' scientific name is Antennarius pictus. Thanks Google.com
Which order does the Angler fish belong to?
Angler fish belong to the order Lophiiformes. Because the name Angler fish is used for over two-hundred species of predatory fish, they belong to several different families within the order.
How do Angler fish get their name?
Angling is fishing with a lure. the angler gets its name because it uses a light dangling in front of its mouth a a lure. hens the name angler fish, because it gets its prey by angling.
Is a angler fish a vertebrate?
The angler fish is a fish
What is the name of the fish that has light in its head naturally?
is a species of angler fish.
Do humans eat angler fish?
yes they do eat angler fish
What is an angler fish life like?
angler fish up the butt
Do angler fish have thicker scales?
Angler fish don't have scales at all. So the short answer is no. Do angler fish have thicker skin? Thicker that what?
What is an angler?
An angler is a person who fishes with a hook and line, or an angler fish.
Can angler fish be different colors?
Yes. The name angler fish covers several different fish who have a fleshy "lure" hanging from the head to entice fish close to the mouth. The Frog Fish, a type of Angler, comes in a wide variety of colors from orange to red, white with dots, yellow and so on.
