Tuberculated Frogfish
Antennatus tuberosus
- Group: Frogfish
- Typical depth: 0 to 73 m
- Max size: 9 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A thumb sized frogfish of inshore coral reefs, it changes colour from dark gray to pale cream over a couple of weeks and walks the bottom on armlike fins. It lays its eggs bound in a gelatinous ribbon, and it is best left alone since it is poisonous to eat.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Lophiiformes › Antennariidae › Antennatus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 217855.
FAQ
- How deep does the Tuberculated Frogfish live?
- The Tuberculated Frogfish (Antennatus tuberosus) is typically found at 0 to 73 m.
- Is the Tuberculated Frogfish dangerous to divers?
- The Tuberculated Frogfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Tuberculated Frogfish get?
- The Tuberculated Frogfish grows to about 9 cm.