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