Ocellated Frogfish
Fowlerichthys ocellatus
- Group: Frogfish
- Typical depth: 1–500 m
- Max size: 38 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
The largest frogfish in the western Atlantic, it sits motionless on rocky and coral reefs, disguised as a lumpy, algae crusted rock. It lures small fish with a wormlike bait above its mouth and swallows them whole in an instant.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Lophiiformes › Antennariidae › Fowlerichthys
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 712507.
FAQ
- How deep does the Ocellated Frogfish live?
- The Ocellated Frogfish (Fowlerichthys ocellatus) is typically found at 1–500 m.
- Is the Ocellated Frogfish dangerous to divers?
- The Ocellated Frogfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Ocellated Frogfish get?
- The Ocellated Frogfish grows to about 38 cm.