Whitespotted Anglerfish
NameWhitespotted Anglerfish
Scientific NameAntennarius pictus
Common NamesWhitespotted Anglerfish, Painted Frogfish, Spotfin Frogfish, Whitespotted Frogfish
FamilyAntennariidae
OriginIndo-Pacific, Red Sea, East Africa, Hawaii
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 Whitespotted Anglerfish is a master of camouflage, blending seamlessly with its surroundings using varied coloration and textured skin. It is an ambush predator, using a modified dorsal fin spine (illicium and esca) as a lure to attract unsuspecting prey. These fascinating fish are known for their unique 'walking' locomotion using their pectoral fins.
