Where Does Anglerfish Live?

Anglerfish lives in specific habitats. Knowing where to look helps you find and identify it.

Where to find Anglerfish

Water type

saltwater

Depth

Typically found at depths ranging from 20 to 1000 meters, most commonly between 50 and 500 meters.

Environment

Benthic, inhabiting soft substrates such as sand, mud, and gravel, as well as rocky bottoms. Prefers cold to temperate waters.

Geographic range

Northeastern Atlantic Ocean, from the Barents Sea and Iceland south to the Strait of Gibraltar, and into the Mediterranean and Black Seas. Also found off the coast of West Africa.

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