The shaggy angler is a small, cryptic fish known for its distinctive, warty appearance and fleshy appendages that resemble seaweed. Typically measuring up to 8 inches and weighing around 1 pound, it inhabits shallow tropical and subtropical waters. This ambush predator uses its modified dorsal spine as a lure to attract prey, primarily feeding on small fish and invertebrates. This summary is AI generated
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IUCN Status
Threat to humans
Source: Fishbase
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Shaggy angler
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