Commerson's Frogfish
Antennarius commerson
- Group: Frogfish
- Typical depth: 0–70 m
- Max size: 45 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A large frogfish that walks across the reef on armlike fins, it sits camouflaged among sponges and ambushes passing fish, swallowing prey almost its own size in a fraction of a second. It dangles a small lure above its mouth to draw victims close.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Lophiiformes › Antennariidae › Antennarius
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 217852.
FAQ
- How deep does the Commerson's Frogfish live?
- The Commerson's Frogfish (Antennarius commerson) is typically found at 0–70 m.
- Is the Commerson's Frogfish dangerous to divers?
- The Commerson's Frogfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Commerson's Frogfish get?
- The Commerson's Frogfish grows to about 45 cm.