Warty Frogfish
Antennarius maculatus
- Group: Frogfish
- Typical depth: 1–15 m
- Max size: 15 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A small ambush hunter of sheltered reefs, the warty frogfish sits among sponges and waggles a built in lure to draw fish close before swallowing them whole in an instant. The young mimic toxic nudibranchs, crawling openly on the reef on leg like fins rather than swimming.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Lophiiformes › Antennariidae › Antennarius
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 217850.
FAQ
- How deep does the Warty Frogfish live?
- The Warty Frogfish (Antennarius maculatus) is typically found at 1–15 m.
- Is the Warty Frogfish dangerous to divers?
- The Warty Frogfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Warty Frogfish get?
- The Warty Frogfish grows to about 15 cm.