Bloody Frogfish
Abantennarius sanguineus
- Group: Frogfish
- Typical depth: 0–40 m
- Max size: 8.2 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
This frogfish hides in small recesses and along reef walls, blending so well it passes for an encrusting sponge. Barely eight centimetres long, it lures and gulps prey with a sudden expansion of its mouth.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Lophiiformes › Antennariidae › Abantennarius
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 1592389.
FAQ
- How deep does the Bloody Frogfish live?
- The Bloody Frogfish (Abantennarius sanguineus) is typically found at 0–40 m.
- Is the Bloody Frogfish dangerous to divers?
- The Bloody Frogfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Bloody Frogfish get?
- The Bloody Frogfish grows to about 8.2 cm.