The European angler is a distinctive fish known for its broad, flattened body and large mouth adorned with sharp teeth. It inhabits the sandy and muddy seabeds of the northeastern Atlantic. Reaching up to 78 inches and 127 pounds, it employs a unique lure on its head to attract prey, primarily feeding on fish and cephalopods. This summary is AI generated
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IUCN Status
Threat to humans
Source: Fishbase
According to catch data from over 15 million anglers on Fishbrain, these are the top baits used to catch European angler.