Striated Frogfish
Image: Jens Petersen (CC BY 2.5)
NameStriated Frogfish
Scientific NameAntennarius striatus
Common NamesStriated Frogfish, Hairy Frogfish, Frogfish
FamilyAntennariidae
OriginIndo-Pacific, Lembeh Straits, North Sulawesi, Indonesia
Temperamentaggressive
Dietcarnivore
Care Leveladvanced
Minimum Tank Size (Gallons)30
Max Size (Inches)9.8
Water TypeSaltwater
Temperature Range (°F)72-78
pH Range8.1-8.4
Description
The Striated Frogfish is a master of camouflage, using its unique skin appendages to blend seamlessly with its surroundings. It is an ambush predator that lures unsuspecting prey with a modified dorsal fin spine and esca. This fascinating marine fish is found throughout the Indo-Pacific.
