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Angler

Lophius piscatorius

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Actinopterygii ›Order: Lophiiformes ›Family: Lophiidae ›Genus: Lophius

About

Lophius piscatorius, commonly known as the angler, is a monkfish in the family Lophiidae. It is found in coastal waters of the northeast Atlantic, from the Barents Sea to the Strait of Gibraltar, the Mediterranean and the Black Sea. Within some of its range, including the Irish Sea, this species comprises a significant commercial fishery.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Angler?
The scientific name of Angler is Lophius piscatorius.
What is the conservation status of Angler?
The Angler has a conservation status of Least Concern.
What kingdom does Angler belong to?
Angler belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Angler belong to?
Angler belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does Angler belong to?
Angler belongs to the class Actinopterygii.
What order does Angler belong to?
Angler belongs to the order Lophiiformes.
What family does Angler belong to?
Angler belongs to the family Lophiidae.
What genus does Angler belong to?
Angler belongs to the genus Lophius.

In the News

Fisher with a mission: first woman to chair Grayling Society wants to protect ‘lady of the stream’

Marnie Lovejoy hopes to inspire other women to fish, protect England’s rivers and lift up the ‘beautiful’ grayling With its iridescent pink scales and elegant dorsal fin, the grayling is known to anglers as the “lady of the stream”, yet the society fighting for its protection has never been led by a woman, until now. Angling, and fly-fishing in particular, has always been a very male-dominated sport. The fly-fisher’s club in Mayfair, London, where anglers meet to lunch on dover sole and drink fine wine, did not allow women to cross the threshold even as guests until 2024. Continue reading...

The Guardian Environment · 6/7/2026