Angler Fish Collection

Angler fish (Melanocetus murrayi) Mid-Atlantic Ridge, North Atlantic Ocean

Angler fish (Melanocetus murrayi) Mid-Atlantic Ridge, North Atlantic Ocean

Collection of Teleostei from Kunstformen der Natur, 1899 (colour litho)
746702 Collection of Teleostei from Kunstformen der Natur, 1899 (colour litho) by Haeckel, Ernst (1824-1919) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Angler or Fishing Frog (Lophius Piscatorius), 1881 (litho)
473215 The Angler or Fishing Frog (Lophius Piscatorius), 1881 (litho) by British School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Angler, also sometimes called fishing-frog)

Face of an Anglerfish (Lophius piscatorius), Chesil Beach, Dorset, UK, English Channel

Hairy Anglerfish, Caulophryne pelagica
Bizarre species of deep-sea fish caught near the Cape Verde Islands. This particular specimen ate a very large meal, giving it an enormous stomach

Himantolophus groenlandicus, football fish
A female specimen of the football fish (Himantolophus groenlandicus) which is on display in the Natural History Museums Fishes, Amphibians and Reptiles Gallery (number 12)

Lophius histrio or The American toad-fish
Plate 111 - Naturgeschichte der auslõ«ñischen Fische : mit sechs und dreissig Ausgemalten kupfern nach originalen (1785-95) by Marcus Elieser Bloch

Melanocetus johnsonii, humpback blackdevil
Specimen jar containing a humpback devilfish (Melanocetus johnsonii), held in the Darwin Centre at the Natural History Museum, London

Antennarius striatus, striped anglerfish
Watercolour 382 by the Port Jackson Painter, from the Watling Collection

Antennarius pictus, painted frogfish
Watercolour 382 by the Port Jackson Painter, from the Watling Collection

Lophiodes naresi, monkfish
Specimen jars containing monkfish (Lophiodes naresi), held in the Darwin Centre at the Natural History Museum, London

Melanocoetus johnsoni, deep sea angler
Specimen of the deep sea angler (Melanocoetus johnsoni), a small predatory fish which lives in the extreme depths of the ocean

Striped anglerfish Australia KAT00864
AUS-1955 Striped anglerfish Australia Antennarius striatus Kathie Atkinson / Auscape / ardea.com Auscape contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Striped anglerfish Australia KAT00865
AUS-1956 Striped anglerfish Australia Antennarius striatus Kathie Atkinson / Auscape / ardea.com Auscape contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Smooth anglerfish. Edithburgh, Yorke Peninsula, South Australia TED00137
AUS-1960 Smooth anglerfish. Edithburgh, Yorke Peninsula, South Australia Phyllophryne scortea John Lewis / Auscape / ardea.com Auscape contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Humpback Deep Sea Anglerfish - with extended lure
PM-9796 Humpback Deep Sea Angler Fish - Preserved specimen with extended lure Melanocetus Melanocetus sp. Pat Morris Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Frogfish / Angler Fish - Indo Pacific reefs
PM-10423 Frogfish / Angler Fish - Indo Pacific reefs Antennarius sp. (probably A. pictus) Pat Morris Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Tasselled Anglerfish - showing fishing lure (Esca), Edithburgh, Yorke Peninsula, South Australia TED00134
AUS-1767 Tasselled Anglerfish - showing fishing lure (Esca), Edithburgh, Yorke Peninsula, South Australia Rhycherus filamentosus John Lewis / Auscape / ardea.com Auscape Please note that prints are

Tasselled Anglerfish - juvenile, Edithburgh, Yorke Peninsula, South Australia TED00172
AUS-1759 Tasselled Anglerfish - juvenile Edithburgh, Yorke Peninsula, South Australia Rhycherus filamentosus John Lewis / Auscape / ardea.com Auscape Please note that prints are for personal display

Tasseled Anglerfish, Rhycherus filamentosus, an adult sitting on sandy bottom, Edithburgh, South Australia, Australia
AUS-1514 Tasselled anglerfish, adult sitting on sandy bottom. Edithburgh, Yorke Peninsula, South Australia Rhycherus filamentosus John Lewis / Auscape / ardea.com Auscape Please note that prints are

Smooth Anglefish, Phyllophryne scortea, unusual colour morph female with eggs, Stansbury, South Australia, Australia
AUS-1518 Smooth anglerfish - an unusual colour morph female with eggs. Stansbury, Yorke Peninsula, South Australia Phyllophryne scortea John Lewis / Auscape / ardea.com Auscape Please note that

Tasselled Anglerfish - juvenile about 2 cm long, Edithburgh, Yorke Peninsula, South Australia TED00468
AUS-1761 Tasselled Anglerfish - juvenile about 2 cm long, Edithburgh, Yorke Peninsula, South Australia Rhycherus filamentosus John Lewis / Auscape / ardea.com Auscape Please note that prints are for

Warty frogfish, Antennarius maculatus, head detail, Gato Island, Northern Cebu, Philippines (Visayan)
Andre Seale / SpecialistStock

Anglerfish (frog fish) (Antennarius sp. ). Indo Pacific
Tom Campbell / SplashdownDirect

Painted Anglerfish (Antennarius pictus). Indo Pacific
Tom Campbell / SplashdownDirect

Anglerfish (Antennarius sp. ). Indo Pacific
Tom Campbell / SplashdownDirect

Juvenile Warty frogfish (Antennarius maculatus), perfectly camouflaged on a sponge
Anna C.J. Segeren / SpecialistStock

Warty frogfish, Antennarius maculatus, head detail, Gato Island, Northern Cebu, Philippines (Visayan)
Andre Seale / SpecialistStock

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The mysterious and captivating world of the angler fish comes to life in this collection of stunning images. From the depths of the Mid-Atlantic Ridge in the North Atlantic Ocean, we encounter fascinating species like the Angler fish (Melanocetus murrayi) and its hairy counterpart, Caulophryne pelagica. These creatures possess unique adaptations that make them true masters of disguise. In Kunstformen der Natur's 1899 lithograph, we are introduced to Lophius histrio or The American toad-fish, showcasing its intricate patterns and textures. Meanwhile, an 1881 lithograph titled "The Angler or Fishing Frog" depicts Lophius Piscatorius with its characteristic wide mouth ready to lure unsuspecting prey. A face-to-face encounter with an Anglerfish on Chesil Beach in Dorset reveals its mesmerizing features against the backdrop of the English Channel. This illustration transports us into a deep-sea underwater scene from c. 1923 where these enigmatic creatures thrive. Amongst this diverse array is Himantolophus groenlandicus, also known as football fish, displaying its distinctive appearance and formidable jaws. Melanocetus johnsonii stands out with its humpback blackdevil appearance while Antennarius striatus showcases vibrant stripes that help it blend seamlessly into coral reefs. These glimpses into their world remind us of nature's endless wonders lurking beneath our oceans' surface. The angler fish captivates our imagination with their extraordinary adaptations and serves as a reminder that there is always more than meets the eye when exploring Earth's vast aquatic realm.