Deep-sea anglerfish

Frogfishes (family Antennariidae) have vibrant colors to camouflage among the corals on tropical reefs, while speckled coloration helps goosefishes (family Lophiidae) blend into the sandy seafloor on the continental shelf. Just like their deep-sea kin, these anglers are ambush predators. But seafloor anglers don’t use luminescence to fish for food. Instead, they flick a frilly, decorative lure to draw in potential prey.