Monkfish
Lophius piscatorius and Lophius budegassa
Also known as: Anglerfish, Monk
Overview
There are two species of monkfish (or anglerfish): black-bellied and white. Please see the species pages for detailed ratings. It's difficult to tell them apart, so if in doubt, look at the ratings for black-bellied monkfish.In general, the sustainability of monkfish varies, depending on where it was caught, and how. We recommend checking the product labels for this information.