Order
Common name: Anglerfish
Scientific name: Lophiiformes
Lophiiformes, commonly known as anglerfish, frogfish, and batfish, are a diverse order of fish known for their unique hunting strategy involving a lure-like appendage called an esca. They are benthic creatures, often found camouflaged on the ocean floor. In the aquarium, they are fascinating but challenging to keep due to their specialized feeding requirements and potential aggression towards tank mates. They are best suited for species-specific setups with ample hiding places and a diet of live or frozen foods mimicking their natural prey.
Common name: Giant FrogfishScientific name: Antennarius commerson
Common name: Shaggy FrogfishScientific name: Antennarius hispidus
Common name: Warty FrogfishScientific name: Antennarius maculatus
Common name: Longlure FrogfishScientific name: Antennarius multiocellatus
Common name: Dwarf FrogfishScientific name: Antennarius pauciradiatus
Common name: Painted FrogfishScientific name: Antennarius pictus
Common name: Randall's FrogfishScientific name: Antennarius randalli
Common name: Striated FrogfishScientific name: Antennarius striatus
Common name: Scarlet FrogfishScientific name: Antennatus coccineus- Common name: Side-jet FrogfishScientific name: Antennatus duescus
Common name: Spotfin FrogfishScientific name: Antennatus nummifer
Common name: Rosy FrogfishScientific name: Antennatus rosaceus
Common name: Tuberculated FrogfishScientific name: Antennatus tuberosus
Common name: Pancake BatfishScientific name: Halieutichthys aculeatus
Common name: Sargassum FrogfishScientific name: Histrio histrio
Common name: Three-spot FrogfishScientific name: Lophiocharon trisignatus
Common name: Red-lipped BatfishScientific name: Ogcocephalus darwini
Common name: Shortnose BatfishScientific name: Ogcocephalus nasutus