Family

Common name: Frogfish

Scientific name: Antennariidae

The Antennariidae family, commonly known as frogfish or anglerfish, comprises a group of unique marine predators renowned for their camouflage abilities and specialized lure on their forehead, used to attract prey. These fish are a fascinating addition to larger marine aquariums, where they can be observed using their pectoral fins to 'walk' along the substrate. They are generally peaceful towards other large fish but will prey on small tank mates. Hobbyists should provide ample hiding spots and be mindful of their diet, which consists mainly of live or frozen meaty foods.

  1. Giant Frogfish (Antennarius commerson), Tulamben, Bali, Indonesia
    Common name: Giant Frogfish
    Scientific name: Antennarius commerson
  2. Shaggy Frogfish (Antennarius hispidus), Lembeh srait, Indonesia
    Common name: Shaggy Frogfish
    Scientific name: Antennarius hispidus
  3. Warty Frogfish or Clown Frogfish (Antennarius maculatus)
    Common name: Warty Frogfish
    Scientific name: Antennarius maculatus
  4. Longlure Frogfish (Antennarius multiocellatus)
    Common name: Longlure Frogfish
    Scientific name: Antennarius multiocellatus
  5. Dwarf Frogfish (Antennarius pauciradiatus), Blue Heron Bridge, FL, USA
    Common name: Dwarf Frogfish
    Scientific name: Antennarius pauciradiatus
  6. Painted Frogfish (Antennarius pictus)
    Common name: Painted Frogfish
    Scientific name: Antennarius pictus
  7. Randall's Frogfish (Antennarius randalli). Tulamben, Bali, Indonesia
    Common name: Randall's Frogfish
    Scientific name: Antennarius randalli
  8. Striated Frogfish (Antennarius striatus)
    Common name: Striated Frogfish
    Scientific name: Antennarius striatus
  9. Scarlet Frogfish (Antennatus coccineus)
    Common name: Scarlet Frogfish
    Scientific name: Antennatus coccineus
  10. Common name: Side-jet Frogfish
    Scientific name: Antennatus duescus
  11. Spotfin Frogfish (Antennatus nummifer)
    Common name: Spotfin Frogfish
    Scientific name: Antennatus nummifer
  12. Common name: Rosy Frogfish
    Scientific name: Antennatus rosaceus
  13. Tuberculated Frogfish (Antennatus tuberosus), Kwajalein Atoll, Marshall Islands
    Common name: Tuberculated Frogfish
    Scientific name: Antennatus tuberosus
  14. A rare Sargassum Frogfish (Histrio histrio). Tulamben, Bali, Indonesia
    Common name: Sargassum Frogfish
    Scientific name: Histrio histrio
  15. Three-spot Frogfish (Lophiocharon trisignatus), Exmouth, WA, Australia
    Common name: Three-spot Frogfish
    Scientific name: Lophiocharon trisignatus