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