Giant frogfish

Distribution : In the Maldives and Indian Ocean. Also found in the Red Sea. Also found in the tropical Pacific.

Marine region

When Philibert Commerson looked at a strange fish, he is said to have thought of a butterfly’s antenna. Lacépède describes what caught his eye. A fine thread rises above the fish’s mouth and ends in a small lump. On the reef, the giant frogfish sits still on a sponge while this little lure wiggles in front of it.

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Habitat

Coral reef, Rocky habitat

Depth

0-100 m

Group

Role

Predator

Size

Up to 38 cm

Good to know

Observe without touching or feeding animals and keep clear of the coral.

WHAT DOES IT LOOK LIKE?

Leg-like fins and a large mouth give the giant frogfish its appearance. A long spine above the head carries a tufted tip. Two other spines form bumps behind it. The body may be yellow, orange, brown or black.

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