Fish prey on fishing rods
With fierce jaws and a natural 'fishing rod' on the head, Wolftrap fish is dubbed the 'monster' of the ocean.
Fishing rod or Wolftrap fish (Anglerfishes) belongs to the Lophiiformes bone fish family. (Photo: bizarbin.com)
They live in the deep waters of the Atlantic and Pacific Ocean. (Photo: nationalgeographic.com)
This species has a variety of colors, from gray to dark brown and has a body length of 20cm to 100cm. (Photo: lastown.com)
The fishing rod possesses a bizarre body with an 'oversized' head, an unusually large upper jaw and can be folded down to accommodate the lower jaw. (Photo: thefeaturedcreature.com)
They are considered one of the 'monsters' of the sea. (Photo: ru-wallp.com)
The jaw with sharp fangs is also a powerful weapon for Wolftrap when hunting. (Photo: tumblr.com)
In addition, they attract special attention thanks to the natural 'fishing rod' on the top of the head. (Photos: wikispaces.com)
Wolftrap's 'fishing rod' makes prey jump into their mouths. (Photo: blogspot.com)
The ugly body is the advantage of Wolftrap fish, helping them to hide and wait for their prey to fall into their mouths. (Photo: blogspot.com)
Due to the ability of the jaw and stomach to expand itself, the fishing rod can digest a large prey twice their size. (Photo: fineartamerica.com)
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