Brackishwater Frogfish
Antennarius biocellatus
- Group: Frogfish
- Typical depth: 0–10 m
- Max size: 14 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: DD
Unusual among frogfish, the brackishwater frogfish often lives in brackish or even fully fresh water, lurking in the shallows where it walks on hand like fins. It binds its eggs into a floating gelatinous raft, and the flesh is considered poisonous to eat.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Lophiiformes › Antennariidae › Antennarius
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 217844.
FAQ
- How deep does the Brackishwater Frogfish live?
- The Brackishwater Frogfish (Antennarius biocellatus) is typically found at 0–10 m.
- Is the Brackishwater Frogfish dangerous to divers?
- The Brackishwater Frogfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Brackishwater Frogfish get?
- The Brackishwater Frogfish grows to about 14 cm.