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Which anglerfish relatives live in shallow tropical reefs?
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Oyster toadfish (Opsanus tau).
Frogfishes, which are members of the anglerfish group (order Lophiiformes), are commonly found in shallow, tropical waters. These robust, often lumpy fishes are known for their ability to blend into their surroundings, sometimes changing color to match the environment, and they typically lie quietly on the bottom or crawl slowly using their limblike pectoral fins.1