anglerather
Anglerather is a term used in speculative biology and in various works of fiction to designate a hypothetical genus of deep-sea fish-like animals that lure prey with built-in bioluminescent lures. It is not recognized by real-world taxonomic authorities and has no formal scientific standing.
In most depictions, anglerathers are elongated, laterally compressed fishes with large mouths and sharp teeth. A
Ecology and behavior portray anglerathers as solitary ambush predators of the mesopelagic to bathypelagic zones. They
Cultural use: the concept appears in science fiction literature, tabletop games, and other media as a generic