Shaggy Angler
Antennarius hispidus
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–90 m
- Max size: 20 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
This frogfish dangles a fishing lure on its head, twitching it to mimic a small animal until a victim comes close enough to be inhaled in a fraction of a second. Shaggy with skin filaments that break up its outline, the shaggy angler creeps over muddy and reef bottoms on limb like fins rather than swimming.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Lophiiformes › Antennariidae › Antennarius
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 217845.
FAQ
- How deep does the Shaggy Angler live?
- The Shaggy Angler (Antennarius hispidus) is typically found at 0–90 m.
- Is the Shaggy Angler dangerous to divers?
- The Shaggy Angler is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Shaggy Angler get?
- The Shaggy Angler grows to about 20 cm.