Spiny-Tufted Frogfish
Abantennarius rosaceus
- Group: Frogfish
- Typical depth: 0–130 m
- Max size: 5.8 cm
- For divers: safe
Barely the length of a thumb, this frogfish lurks among sponges and on seaward reef flats from the shallows down to a hundred and thirty metres, most often around thirty to forty. It does not chase prey but waits, camouflaged, and gulps anything that strays too close.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Lophiiformes › Antennariidae › Abantennarius
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 1592359.
FAQ
- How deep does the Spiny-Tufted Frogfish live?
- The Spiny-Tufted Frogfish (Abantennarius rosaceus) is typically found at 0–130 m.
- Is the Spiny-Tufted Frogfish dangerous to divers?
- The Spiny-Tufted Frogfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Spiny-Tufted Frogfish get?
- The Spiny-Tufted Frogfish grows to about 5.8 cm.