Spotfin Frogfish
Abantennarius nummifer
- Group: Frogfish
- Typical depth: 0–293 m
- Max size: 13 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
The spotfin frogfish sits motionless on lagoon and seaward reefs and wiggles a lure that looks like a tiny shrimp to draw prey close. It ranges from the intertidal down to surprising depths, and Atlantic fish live far deeper than those in the Indo Pacific.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Lophiiformes › Antennariidae › Abantennarius
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 1605260.
FAQ
- How deep does the Spotfin Frogfish live?
- The Spotfin Frogfish (Abantennarius nummifer) is typically found at 0–293 m.
- Is the Spotfin Frogfish dangerous to divers?
- The Spotfin Frogfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Spotfin Frogfish get?
- The Spotfin Frogfish grows to about 13 cm.