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What is the name of the fish that uses light to attract other fish to its mouth2007-11-24 23:41:51

Ok this may be a little wierd but a buddy and I were sitting here debating on the name of a certain type of fish. The fish I need the name of lives in the ocean and uses the illumination of light emitting from a small tentacle that hangs in front of it's mouth. This light is used to attract fish or ? for it to feed on. I've tried to describe it as best as I could. Any help would be appreciated.

Answers:

http://www.lifesci.ucsb.edu/~biolum/orga.

Anglerfish are classic examples of bioluminescent organisms, although it is rare to see them alive, you will usually see images of dead-looking, preserved fish with milky white eyes, even on magazine covers and in the movie "Finding Nemo." These fish look like they could be large and scary, but they tend to be less then six inches. Although most marine organisms do NOT use bacteria to make their light, the anglerfish is an exception. It cultures a glowing community inside its retractable lure (called an esca). Although prey attraction is a logical role for bioluminescence, and lures can be found in some other fish, demonstrated examples are quite rare.

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It's an Angler

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donald trump fish

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An angler fish

Fact File:

Common Name(s):Angler Fish

Scientific Name:

Lophius piscatorius

Usual Size:45cm, although up to 2m

UK Record Weights from rod/line: