What is a monkey fish made of?
They were later believed to be made from the head and body of a monkey sewn on to the tail of a fish, giving rise to the term "monkey fish". It was not until March 2011 that an X-ray of the Horniman merman (affectionately known as Herman), revealed that the monkey half was in fact made from papier mache.
What is another word for monkfish?
Members of the genus Lophius, also sometimes called monkfish, fishing-frogs, frog-fish, and sea-devils, are various species of lophiid anglerfishes found in the Atlantic and Indian Oceans. Lophius is known as the "monk" or "monkfish" to the North Sea fishermen, a name which also belongs to Squatina squatina, the angelshark, a type of shark.
What is a Sea Monkey?
Sea-Monkeys are a hybrid breed of brine shrimp called Artemia NYOS invented in 1957 by Harold von Braunhut. Initially marketed as "Instant Life," Sea-Monkeys are sold in hatching kits as novelty aquarium pets. An instant hit, they remain popular to this day. The creatures, whose tails remotely resemble those of monkeys,...
What is a monkey fist used for in fishing?
Other applications. Once all fish have been hauled up from the sea, tow lines of the fish net is returned by way of thrown both monkey's fists back to the host trawler. Alternatively, a monkey fist can be used as a weight of a heaving line thrown to over to an opposing ship to bring two ships together.
Description
The head is large, broad, flat, and depressed, with the remainder of the body appearing merely like an appendage.
Reproduction
The spawn of this genus consists of a thin sheet of transparent gelatinous material 60–100 cm (25–40 in) wide and 8–10 m (26–33 ft) in length. The eggs in this sheet are in a single layer, each in its own little cavity. The spawn is free in the sea. The larvae are free-swimming and have the pelvic fins with elongated filaments.
Habitat
The East Atlantic species is found along the coasts of Europe, but becomes scarce beyond 60°N latitude; it occurs also on the coasts of the Cape of Good Hope. The species caught on the North American side of the Atlantic is usually Lophius americanus. A third species ( Lophius budegassa ), inhabits the Mediterranean, and a fourth ( L.
Further reads
Payne, J. F.., White, Dave., Coady, Jamie. Potential Effects of Seismic Airgun Discharges on Monkfish Eggs (Lophius Americanus) and Larvae. Canada: Environmental Studies Research Funds, 2009.
Thai Monkfish Curry
"A fantastic curry," says Chicken. "The flavors were intense but not overpowering. The fish stayed chunky in the sauce and it had just the right amount of spice."
Seared Monkfish with Balsamic and Sun-Dried Tomatoes
"Served with a balsamic, garlic, and sun-dried tomato topping, this recipe comes together in a snap," says France C. "I was recently introduced to monkfish (sold as 'monkfish tail' in fish markets) and it has become a new favorite of mine.
Fabienne's Leeks and Monkfish
Monkfish's delicate flavor is complemented here by the combination of leeks and some well chosen spices. "The amount of curry could be modified to your own taste," says Fabienne Riesen. "Serve over rice, with mashed potatoes, or with fingerling potatoes."
Mock Lobster
"This is a wonderful and inexpensive dish that may be served in place of the much more expensive lobster tail," says Karena. KIMRRU gives it 5 stars: "I LOVED this recipe. Perfect for when you want a good meal after a tragic day at work. It's quick it's yummy and will put you in better spirits."
Monkfish Provincial
Another great recipe for monkfish, featuring garlic, tomatoes, mushrooms, and white wine. ""Beyond delicious," raves mommy. "If you are having monkfish for the first time, this is the recipe to try! The fish cooked to perfection. A quick and easy meal the whole family raved about. Also a great presentation. I would make it for company."
Seafood Mocequa
This traditional Brazilian seafood stew features a coconut milk and fish broth base and is served over rice or farofa (cooked manioc meal). "This is a really easy to follow version of the Brazilian stew," says jrisco. "I highly recommend using the dende (palm) oil, it gives the stew a wonderful flavor you won't have with another oil.
Fabienne's "Tomcaron" Monkfish
"The tomatoes, carrots, apple, and onion marry with the monkfish, ginger, turmeric, cumin, basil, and cinnamon to deliver a well-balanced and delicate culinary experience," says Fabienne Riesen. "Serve over rice, with mashed potatoes, or with fingerling potatoes. Your guests will be asking for more!"
Fish Monkey is the fishing glove specialist
Enter Fish Monkey, the fishing glove specialist. Recognizing the need for high-performance fishing gloves that fit well and functioned even better, Fish Monkey founder, Tim Mossberg, a hard-core fishing enthusiast himself, has built an extensive line of fishing gloves for all fishermen.
Sun protection that is unmatched
All sun protection, however, is not created equal. Sun protection is a function of two things, the actual weave of the fabric and a fabric treatment that is applied as the garment is being made. The fabrics we use for Fish Monkey gloves feature a much finer weave that better blocks the sun.
A grip with guts, too
Fish Monkey also offers a third big advantage, an incredibly effective non-slip grip. Every Fish Monkey glove features an appropriate high-performance form of non-slip grip. Whether silicone, rubber, synthetic leather or PVC, we call it Griptanite Non-Slip Grip Technology because it really grips!
Stay Dry three ways!
Wet hands turn into cold hands very quickly. Fish Monkey’s exclusive 3-way DRY-TEC waterproofing process ensures your hands will stay dry!
Moisture Barrier Fabrics (MBF)
Are treated to resist water penetration. no soaking or added water weight!
Stay Warm
Cold hands can turn a fun day afield into an uncomfortable chore. That’s why you’ll find Thermo-Conductive Lining in all of our cold weather gloves.
Ecology
Ranging from southern Oregon down to the northern reaches of the Mexican state of Baja California, monkeyface pricklebacks are coastal fish that live in rocky, tidal areas close to shore. First described by Girard in 1854, the fish spawn on the sea floor and show some nest guarding behavior.
Fishery
Monkeyface pricklebacks have long been sought after for their edible white flesh, with remains found in the middens of Native American peoples along the California coast. In the modern era, the fish's appeal is and has always been mostly among amateur anglers.
History
Ant farms had been popularized in 1956 by Milton Levine. Harold von Braunhut invented a brine-shrimp-based product the next year, 1957. Von Braunhut collaborated with marine biologist Dr.
Legal history
The company that markets Sea-Monkeys today, Transcience Corporation (not the same company that created them) continues to operate, with its legal status questioned during its 4-year long lawsuit originally filed on September 24, 2013 by von Braunhut's widow, and against the company that is alleged to have illegally manufactured them, Big Time Toys.
Biology
The animals sold as Sea-Monkeys are claimed to be an artificial breed known as Artemia NYOS, formed by hybridising different species of Artemia. They are also claimed to live longer and grow bigger than ordinary brine shrimp; however, there are no references to these claims outside marketing material from the manufacturer.
Description
The monkey's fist is a spherical covering with six surface parts presenting a regular over-one-and-under-one weave. This weave is commonly doubled or tripled to present an appearance that superficially resembles a Turk's-head. Like the Turk's-head, the knot is tied with a single strand, but here the resemblance ceases.
Tying
tied using the same 3 step method as a monkeys fist but with only one turn (light version) or one and a half turns (heavier version) in the first step, most of the rope weight provided by the turns at the second step, and as third step threading the end through the nearest bight pinched by the turns at the second step and tightening.
Other applications
A monkey's fist can be used on two ends of a tow lines of one side a fish net which is then thrown from one trawler to another, allowing the net to be cast and set between two boats so the trawl can be used between the two, in pair trawling where the tow or catch is negotiated between both parties.
Overview
Members of the genus Lophius, also sometimes called monkfish, fishing-frogs, frog-fish, and sea-devils, are various species of lophiid anglerfishes found in the Atlantic and Indian Oceans. Lophius is known as the "monk" or "monkfish" to the North Sea and North Atlantic fishermen, a name which also belongs to Squatina squatina, the angelshark, a type of shark. The North European species is Lophiu…
Description
The head is large, broad, flat, and depressed, with the remainder of the body appearing merely like an appendage. The wide mouth extends all around the anterior circumference of the head, and both jaws are armed with bands of long, pointed teeth, which are inclined inwards, and can be temporarily depressed so as to offer no impediment to an object gliding towards the stomach, while still preventing its escape from the mouth. The pectoral and ventral fins are so articulated a…
Reproduction
The spawn of this genus consists of a thin sheet of transparent gelatinous material 60–100 cm (25–40 in) wide and 8–10 m (26–33 ft) in length. The eggs in this sheet are in a single layer, each in its own little cavity. The spawn is free in the sea. The larvae are free-swimming and have the pelvic fins with elongated filaments.
Habitat
The East Atlantic species is found along the coasts of Europe, but becomes scarce beyond 60°N latitude; it occurs also on the coasts of the Cape of Good Hope. The species caught on the North American side of the Atlantic is usually Lophius americanus. A third species (Lophius budegassa), inhabits the Mediterranean, and a fourth (L. setigerus) the coasts of China and Japan.
The black (L. budegassa) and white (L. piscatorius) anglerfish both live in shallow, inshore water…
External links
• Media related to Lophius at Wikimedia Commons
• Monkfish facts, Maryland Department of Natural Resources
• NOAA Monkfish Research Program
• Map of Anglerfish distribution
Further reads
• Payne, J. F.., White, Dave., Coady, Jamie. Potential Effects of Seismic Airgun Discharges on Monkfish Eggs (Lophius Americanus) and Larvae. Canada: Environmental Studies Research Funds, 2009.
• Monkfish Fishery Regulations, Northeast Multispecies Fishery, Fishery Management Plan (FMP) Amendment 9, Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) Off the New England and Mid-Atlantic Coast: Environmental Impact Statement. United States: n.p., 1999.