Angler

:This article is about the fish. For the person who engages in the activity of angling, see Fisherman

Related Topics:
Angling - Fisherman

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The angler, also sometimes called fishing-frog, frog-fish, or sea-devil (Lophius piscatorius), is a fish well known off the coasts of Great Britain and much of Europe.

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The grotesque shape of the fish's body and its unusual habits have attracted the attention of naturalists of all ages. To North Sea fishermen this fish is known as the "monk," a name which more properly belongs to Rhina squatina, a fish allied to the skates.

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North Sea - Fishermen - Skate

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