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Definition of Lophius americanus
1. Noun. Fishes having large mouths with a wormlike filament attached for luring prey.
Exact synonyms: Allmouth, Angler, Angler Fish, Anglerfish, Goosefish, Lotte, Monkfish
Group relationships: Family Lophiidae, Lophiidae
Generic synonyms: Acanthopterygian, Spiny-finned Fish
Terms within: Monkfish
Derivative terms: Angle
Group relationships: Family Lophiidae, Lophiidae
Generic synonyms: Acanthopterygian, Spiny-finned Fish
Terms within: Monkfish
Derivative terms: Angle