Threespine Frogfish
NameThreespine Frogfish
Scientific NameBatrachomoeus trispinosus
Common NamesThreespine Frogfish, Three-spined Frogfish, Three-spined Toadfish
FamilyBatrachoididae
OriginIndo-West Pacific, Australia, Papua New Guinea, Indonesia, Philippines
Temperamentaggressive
Dietcarnivore
Care Leveladvanced
Minimum Tank Size (Gallons)50
Max Size (Inches)12
Water TypeSaltwater
Temperature Range (°F)72-78
pH Range8.1-8.4
Description
The Threespine Frogfish is a master of camouflage, blending seamlessly with its surroundings to ambush prey. This sedentary marine predator possesses a large mouth and a robust, warty body, making it a unique and challenging species for advanced aquarists. Due to its predatory nature, it is best kept in a species-specific tank.
