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Which paracanthopterygian order includes anglerfishes and goosefishes?

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paracanthopterygian Oyster toadfish (*Opsanus tau*).

The order that includes both anglerfishes and goosefishes is Lophiiformes.12

These fishes are members of the superorder Paracanthopterygii, a diverse group of predatory, primarily marine bony fishes. Within the order Lophiiformes, goosefishes belong to the family Lophiidae. All members of this order are characterized by a modified dorsal fin spine that acts as a "fishing rod" tipped with a "bait" to lure prey.3214