The angler fish, more commonly known for its role as that fish that Marlin and Dory ran into that one time in that one movie, is a fish that lives deep in the waters of the Pacific Ocean. One of the most recognizable features of the angler fish is the light on it's head, hence the name angler. This light is an amazing example of adaptation, as its bio-luminescence is what makes it the extremely efficient hunter that it is. The angler fish will eat pretty much anything that is unfortunate enough to be lured into its gaping maw, and its diet includes, but is not limited to, small fish, eels, shrimp, and even sometimes other angler fish (they aren't the brightest creatures). These fish are very sensitive, and they often feel that they are judged for their teeth, but the truth of the matter is that it can be extremely difficult to find a licensed orthodontist thousands of feet deep in the ocean. So be sure if you ever meet an angler fish, don't mention the teeth, or it will probably bite you. Angler fish range from just a few inches in size to nearly two feet in the deeper parts of the ocean. The angler fish uses the light on its head to lure prey, and when the unfortunate fish swims too close, the jaws of the angler fish snap shut, instantly killing the poor fish who only wanted to look at the pretty light. Angler fish have a beautiful mating ritual, which usually ends with the male being consumed by the female in an almost Shakespearean act of love. The female then lays hundreds of eggs, most of which do not live to hatch as the mother eats some of them sometimes, because parenting. Some people fish for angler fish in the ocean waters, and their tail is even considered a delicacy in some Asian countries such as South Korea or Japan. This dish is said to be similar to lobster tail, and is actually very expensive due to the difficulty of successfully catching a fish that deep in the ocean. To conclude, angler fish are not as mean as they appear, and only want to make friends because they have a hard time doing so. As any angler fish would tell you, its what is on the inside that counts.
The angler fish, more commonly known for its role as that fish that Marlin and Dory ran into that one time in that one movie, is a fish that lives deep in the waters of the Pacific Ocean. One of the most recognizable features of the angler fish is the light on it's head, hence the name angler. This light is an amazing example of adaptation, as its bio-luminescence is what makes it the extremely efficient hunter that it is. The angler fish will eat pretty much anything that is unfortunate enough to be lured into its gaping maw, and its diet includes, but is not limited to, small fish, eels, shrimp, and even sometimes other angler fish (they aren't the brightest creatures). These fish are very sensitive, and they often feel that they are judged for their teeth, but the truth of the matter is that it can be extremely difficult to find a licensed orthodontist thousands of feet deep in the ocean. So be sure if you ever meet an angler fish, don't mention the teeth, or it will probably bite you. Angler fish range from just a few inches in size to nearly two feet in the deeper parts of the ocean. The angler fish uses the light on its head to lure prey, and when the unfortunate fish swims too close, the jaws of the angler fish snap shut, instantly killing the poor fish who only wanted to look at the pretty light. Angler fish have a beautiful mating ritual, which usually ends with the male being consumed by the female in an almost Shakespearean act of love. The female then lays hundreds of eggs, most of which do not live to hatch as the mother eats some of them sometimes, because parenting. Some people fish for angler fish in the ocean waters, and their tail is even considered a delicacy in some Asian countries such as South Korea or Japan. This dish is said to be similar to lobster tail, and is actually very expensive due to the difficulty of successfully catching a fish that deep in the ocean. To conclude, angler fish are not as mean as they appear, and only want to make friends because they have a hard time doing so. As any angler fish would tell you, its what is on the inside that counts. 
Can't say that I've ever eaten an angler fish tail, but I'll be sure to put that on my bucket list!
ReplyDeleteI have had an interest in this fish since i saw it on nemo
ReplyDeleteI can not believe this fish eats their babies! I must say this is terrible parenting.
ReplyDeleteYou have so many celebs on your blog, Do you know them? This one was on the Nemo movie he played a great part
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