What is this monstrosity pulled from the waters off of Australia? The outlandish creature was caught off the Victoria state coast by a fishing trawler, the South East Trawl Fishing Industry Association said. More after the jump!
Experts said the animal may be an Endo's Goosefish - Lophiodes endoi, also known by some people as 'monkfish' - is a deepwater member of the anglerfish family.
Growing to 38cm, this species can be found around the south-eastern and western margins of Australia’s continental shelf in waters ranging from 275-500m deep.
Angler fishes possess some of the most impressive teeth and ensure that once prey enters their mouths, there is no chance of escape. For more photos and video, click here!
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