Bandtail angler

Abantennarius dorehensis

Not Evaluated Saltwater

Max Length

14.0 cm

Color

Yellowish to pale brown body …

Depth Range

0-10m

Family

Antennariidae

About

A tropical Indo-Pacific frogfish with a banded tail, heavily textured skin for camouflage, and an esca (lure) used to ambush prey. Found on shallow reef flats and sandy substrates in the Dorey region, Indonesia.

Physical Description

Measurement	Value
Maximum Length	14.0 cm
Depth Range	0-10m

Coloration

Yellowish to pale brown body with irregular darker brown blotches; caudal fin distinctly banded with alternating pale and dark bars; skin covered with wart-like dermal appendages for camouflage.

Habitat & Distribution

Neritic, coral reefs

Water Type

Saltwater

Depth Range

0-10m

Geographic Range

Western Pacific from northern Australia, Papua New Guinea, and Indonesia north to the Philippines, Japan, and the Marshall Islands. Inhabits shallow reef environments, sandy lagoon floors, and rubble areas to 50 m.

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Edibility & Culinary

Taste

A small Indo-Pacific frogfish with no culinary relevance; not consumed. Rarely encountered in fishing and of scientific interest only for its unique anglerfish adaptations.

Taxonomy

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Can you eat Bandtail angler?

A small Indo-Pacific frogfish with no culinary relevance; not consumed. Rarely encountered in fishing and of scientific interest only for its unique anglerfish adaptations.

How big does Bandtail angler get?

Bandtail angler can grow up to 14.0 cm long.

Where is Bandtail angler found?

What family does Bandtail angler belong to?

Bandtail angler (Abantennarius dorehensis) belongs to the family Antennariidae (Frogfishes) in the order Lophiiformes (Anglerfishes).