Anglerfish

Abantennarius coccineus

Not Evaluated Saltwater

Max Length

13.0 cm

Color

Scarlet to orange-red body with …

Depth Range

10-75m

Family

Antennariidae

About

A compact marine anglerfish with vivid coloration ranging from red to yellow, characteristic of the Indo-Pacific frogfish family. Uses a modified dorsal spine as a lure to attract prey. Solitary and sedentary on coral reefs at 3-40m.

Physical Description

Measurement	Value
Maximum Length	13.0 cm
Depth Range	10-75m

Coloration

Scarlet to orange-red body with white to pale pink patches and irregular darker red blotches; some individuals are pale pink to white; globular body with saddle-like dark marks and white-tipped illicium lure.

Habitat & Distribution

Coral reefs

Water Type

Saltwater

Depth Range

10-75m

Geographic Range

Wide Indo-Pacific distribution from the Red Sea, East Africa, and the Maldives east to the Tuamotu Archipelago and Hawaii. Occurs on coral reef slopes, lagoon floors, and rubble zones from the intertidal to 75 m depth.

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Edibility & Culinary

Taste

A small reef-dwelling frogfish with no documented culinary use; not consumed. Admired for its remarkable camouflage and lure-based ambush predation rather than any food value.

Taxonomy

Order	Lophiiformes (Anglerfishes)
Family	Antennariidae (Frogfishes)
Species	Abantennarius coccineus

Frequently Asked Questions

Can you eat Anglerfish?

A small reef-dwelling frogfish with no documented culinary use; not consumed. Admired for its remarkable camouflage and lure-based ambush predation rather than any food value.

How big does Anglerfish get?

Anglerfish can grow up to 13.0 cm long.

Where is Anglerfish found?

What family does Anglerfish belong to?

Anglerfish (Abantennarius coccineus) belongs to the family Antennariidae (Frogfishes) in the order Lophiiformes (Anglerfishes).