Striated Frogfish
Antennarius striatus
- Group: Frogfish
- Typical depth: 10–219 m
- Max size: 25 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A lumpy ambush hunter that looks like a weed covered rock, the striated frogfish dangles a fleshy lure to draw small fish within reach of its huge expanding mouth. It walks over rocks and rubble on limb like fins in reefs and weedy estuaries and can puff itself up when alarmed.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Lophiiformes › Antennariidae › Antennarius
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 158790.
FAQ
- How deep does the Striated Frogfish live?
- The Striated Frogfish (Antennarius striatus) is typically found at 10–219 m.
- Is the Striated Frogfish dangerous to divers?
- The Striated Frogfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Striated Frogfish get?
- The Striated Frogfish grows to about 25 cm.