Tasselled Anglerfish

Rhycherus filamentosus

A moderately large anglerfish with skin densely-covered in long filaments, and a large fishing lure on the head resembling a marine worm. They are carnivorous - ambush predators. Brownish to reddish above with dark and light bars and blotches, pale below.
Shaggy Tasselled Anglerfish - Rhycherus filamentosus, sometimes known as Frogfish. Adelaide,Anglerfish,Australia,Fish,Frogfish,Rhycherus filamentosus,South Australia,Tasselled Anglerfish

Distribution

Endemic to temperate waters of southern Australia, from off Lakes Entrance, Victoria, to Point Sinclair, South Australia, and in northern Tasmania.
Tassled Frogfish Also known as Anglerfish. Has a prominent U shaped lure on the end of a modified 1st dorsal spine. The pectroral fins are modified for crawling. They have a large extendible mouth and expandable stomachs and suck in fish. Found in the sea water at bottom end of Australia Rhycherus filamentosus,Tasselled Anglerfish

Habitat

Tasselled Anglerfishes live on rocky reefs that are covered in macroalgae, at depths of 2-60 m. Although fairly common, the Tasselled Anglerfish is extremely well-camouflaged and not easily seen.
Tasselled Frogfish (Anglerfish) Rhycherus filamentosus,Tasselled Anglerfish

Reproduction

Like other anglerfishes found in southern Australian waters, females produce large demersal eggs that are protected by her male partner until the young hatch.

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Source:http://www.fishesofaustralia.net.au/home/species/3841
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Taxonomy
KingdomAnimalia
DivisionChordata
ClassActinopterygii
OrderLophiiformes
FamilyAntennariidae
GenusRhycherus
Species
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Australia