Deep-Water Frogfish
Nudiantennarius subteres
- Group: Frogfish
- Typical depth: 3–128 m
- Max size: 7.5 cm
- For divers: safe
The deepwater frogfish sits on dark sand, silt and mud among soft corals and sponges, sometimes against pier pilings. Like other frogfishes it ambushes prey, lying still until something small drifts within reach, and grows to only about 8 cm.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Lophiiformes › Antennariidae › Nudiantennarius
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 281799.
FAQ
- How deep does the Deep-Water Frogfish live?
- The Deep-Water Frogfish (Nudiantennarius subteres) is typically found at 3–128 m.
- Is the Deep-Water Frogfish dangerous to divers?
- The Deep-Water Frogfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Deep-Water Frogfish get?
- The Deep-Water Frogfish grows to about 7.5 cm.