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. Common name: Dwarf Frogfish
    Scientific name: Antennarius pauciradiatus
  6. Painted Frogfish (Antennarius pictus)
    Common name: Painted Frogfish
    Scientific name: Antennarius pictus
  7. Camouflaged Randals frogfish - Antennarius randalli
    Common name: Randall's frogfish
    Scientific name: Antennarius randalli
  8. Coral reef South Pacific hairy frogfish
    Common name: striated frogfish
    Scientific name: Antennarius striatus
  9. Freckled frogfish camouflaging in with its surroundings (Antennatus coccineus)
    Common name: Scarlet frogfish
    Scientific name: Antennatus coccineus
  10.  Close up detailed portrait of orange painted frogfish - antennarius pictus
    Common name: Painted Frogfish
    Scientific name: Antennatus duescus
  11. Spotfin frogfish or Antennatus nummifer
    Common name: Spotfin frogfish
    Scientific name: Antennatus nummifer
  12. Common name: Spinytufted frogfish
    Scientific name: Antennatus rosaceus
  13. Tuberculated frogfish, Antennatus tuberosus
    Common name: Tuberculated frogfish
    Scientific name: Antennatus tuberosus
  14. Green clown coral goby - Gobiodon histrio
    Common name: Sargassum fish
    Scientific name: Histrio histrio
  15. Common name: Three-spot frogfish
    Scientific name: Lophiocharon trisignatus