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Lophius Piscatorius, commonly known as monkfish or anglerfish, is a predatory demersal species widely distributed in the Northeast Atlantic, Mediterranean, and Black Sea. It was first described by Linnaeus in 1758. The species has high economic value; its meat is sold fresh or frozen in European cuisine under the name queue de lotte. Morphological Characteristics Its dorso-ventrally flattened body, large head, and crescent-shaped mouth are distinctive features. The teeth are arranged in a single