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piscatorius or monkfish. Occurs on sandy and muddy bottoms from the coast (below 20 m) down to depths of 1,000 m. May also be found on rocky bottoms. It lies half-buried in the sediment waiting for its prey. It attracts prey by means of its fishing filament. Feeds mainly on fishes, occasionally sea-birds. Marketed fresh and frozen; eaten steamed, sautéed, broiled, boiled, fried, microwaved and baked . It is a well-studied species in Europe and is sold without the skin and the head under the name 'queue de Lotto'. Does not adapt well in home aquariums due to its large size.