# Monk (*Lophius piscatorius*)

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Data as of: 2026-11-11

The monk (Lophius piscatorius) is a bony fish in the family Lophiidae, order Lophiiformes. Other English names for it include Angler, Monkfish, Goosefish, Bellyfish and Frog-fish. It was named by Linnaeus, 1758, and belongs to the genus Lophius in the suborder Lophioidei. The IUCN Red List assesses it globally as Least Concern, which is not a threatened category.

## Quick facts

| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Weight | Not recorded |
| Length | Not recorded |
| Lifespan | Not recorded |
| Main food | Not recorded |
| Habitat | coastal |
| Young per litter or clutch | Not recorded |
| Conservation status | Least Concern (IUCN) |
| Countries on record | Not recorded |

## Classification

- kingdom: Animalia
- phylum: Chordata
- class: Teleostei
- order: Lophiiformes
- family: Lophiidae
- genus: Lophius
- species: *Lophius piscatorius* Linnaeus, 1758

Synonyms: *Batrachus eurypterus*, *Batrachus piscator*, *Batrachus piscatorius*, *Lophius aculeatus*, *Lophius digitatus*, *Lophius europaeus*, *Lophius eurypterus*, *Lophius fergusonis*, *Lophius gadicensis*

## Common questions

### What kind of animal is the monk?

The monk is a bony fish. It belongs to the family Lophiidae in the order Lophiiformes.

### What is the scientific name of the monk?

The scientific name of the monk is Lophius piscatorius. It is placed in the genus Lophius.

### Who named Lophius piscatorius?

Lophius piscatorius was named by Linnaeus, 1758.

### Is the monk endangered?

No. The IUCN Red List assesses the monk globally as Least Concern, which is not a threatened category.

### What other names does the monk have?

The monk is also called Angler, Monkfish, Goosefish, Bellyfish and Frog-fish.

### What class does the monk belong to?

The monk belongs to the class Teleostei, in the phylum Chordata.

## Sources

- [Catalogue of Life eXtended Release](https://www.checklistbank.org/dataset/316691), CC BY 4.0, 2026-10-16 XR. Catalogue of Life (2026). Catalogue of Life eXtended Release, version 2026-10-16 XR. Catalogue of Life Foundation, Amsterdam, Netherlands. https://doi.org/10.48580/dgzlf
- [Wikimedia Commons](https://commons.wikimedia.org), per file (CC0 / public domain / CC BY green, CC BY-SA amber, anything else not displayed), 2026-11-11. Wikimedia Commons contributors. Wikimedia Commons. https://commons.wikimedia.org (each file credited to its author under its own licence).
- [Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org), CC0 1.0, 2026-11-11. Wikidata contributors. Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org (data retrieved via the Wikidata Query Service).
- [Wikipedia (English)](https://en.wikipedia.org), CC BY-SA 4.0, 2026-11-11. Wikipedia contributors. Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia. https://en.wikipedia.org (text under CC BY-SA 4.0; each block names its article and revision).

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