Anglerfish, in the genus Chaunacops, have a small lure on a short stalk between their eyes that they wiggle in order to attract prey. While often resting on the seafloor or
Anglerfish
Image courtesy of the NOAA Office of Ocean Exploration and Research, Windows to the Deep 2018. Download larger version (jpg, 852 KB).
Anglerfish, in the genus Chaunacops, have a small lure on a short stalk between their eyes that they wiggle in order to attract prey. While often resting on the seafloor or "walking" on modified fins, as captured here during Windows to the Deep 2018, sometimes these fish do swim.
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