Painted Frogfish
NamePainted Frogfish
Scientific NameAntennarius pictus
Common NamesPainted Frogfish, Clown Frogfish, Spotted Frogfish
FamilyAntennariidae
OriginIndo-Pacific, Red Sea, South Africa, Hawaii, French Polynesia, Japan, Australia
Temperamentaggressive
Dietcarnivore
Care Leveladvanced
Minimum Tank Size (Gallons)30
Max Size (Inches)12
Water TypeSaltwater
Temperature Range (°F)72-78
pH Range8.1-8.4
Description
The Painted Frogfish is a master of camouflage, blending seamlessly with its reef environment. It is an ambush predator, using a modified dorsal fin spine as a lure to attract unsuspecting prey, which it swallows whole with incredible speed. This species requires a species-specific tank due to its highly predatory nature.
