Roughbar Frogfish
Fowlerichthys avalonis
- Group: Frogfish
- Typical depth: 0–300 m
- Max size: 33 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A frogfish of rocky shores and sandy bottoms, it crouches camouflaged and waits, walking on its fin arms rather than swimming. The young feed mostly on shrimp, while larger ones ambush fish, sometimes nearly as big as themselves.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Lophiiformes › Antennariidae › Fowlerichthys
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 712506.
FAQ
- How deep does the Roughbar Frogfish live?
- The Roughbar Frogfish (Fowlerichthys avalonis) is typically found at 0–300 m.
- Is the Roughbar Frogfish dangerous to divers?
- The Roughbar Frogfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Roughbar Frogfish get?
- The Roughbar Frogfish grows to about 33 cm.