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Photo	Names
Illustrations by Chris Van Dusen Images Courtesy of Seafood Business Magazine	Latin: Lophius americanus French: Baudroie d'Amerique German: Seeteufel Spanish: Rape Russian: Ryba-udilscheek Japanese: Anko

Description

The monkfish is a unique fish. It is also known as anglerfish, fishing frog, lawyerfish, bellyfish, and goosefish. The monk fish has apeculiar head that is covered with spiny protruberances and a pair of antennae that have lures of fake algae to lure fish to it for consumption. Monkfish lie on the ocean floor and wait for smaller fish to approach its special lure before it attacks. They grow to lengths of 1.5 m (5 ft) and weigh 20 kg (45 lbs). Harvested monkfish are usually smaller.

Markets	Commercial Aspects
Exporting Countries Capture: United States Primary Consumers United States, Japan, France	The monkfish is a relatively new commercial species. Harvesting of the species grew from 12,000 to 22,000 tons annually from 1990 to 1995

Production Trends	Diet/Health Info
New limitations to protect the species are likely to limit harvests.	------

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