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One of these following facts about the Angler Fish might definitely give you much information about what kind of animal the Angler Fish is. The Angler Fish(es) are members of the teleost order Lophiiformes. They are bony fishes named for their characteristic mode of predation, in which a fleshy growth from the fish’s head (the esca or illicium) acts as a lure. Anglerfish are also notable for extreme sexual dimorphism seen in the suborder Ceratioidei,  Read More ... »