Island frogfish

Abantennarius bermudensis

Not Evaluated Saltwater

Max Length

7.599999904632568 cm

Color

Yellowish to pale tan body …

Depth Range

4-30m

Family

Antennariidae

About

A small, cryptic marine anglerfish endemic to Bermuda and adjacent Atlantic waters. Body covered in skin flaps mimicking sponges. Ambush predator of small fish and crustaceans on shallow coral reef and rubble habitats.

Physical Description

Measurement	Value
Maximum Length	7.599999904632568 cm
Depth Range	4-30m

Coloration

Yellowish to pale tan body with scattered small reddish-brown spots and blotches; cryptic mottled pattern matches sponge-encrusted reef substrates; warty skin surface with small dermal spinules throughout.

Habitat & Distribution

Shallow coral reef and rocky substrates of Bermuda and the western North Atlantic at 5-30m depth. Associated with encrusting sponges where its coloration provides near-perfect camouflage.

Water Type

Saltwater

Depth Range

4-30m

Geographic Range

Western Atlantic including Bermuda, Florida, the Bahamas, and the Caribbean Sea. Found on shallow rocky reefs and sponge-encrusted hard substrates at depths of 5–50 m in clear, warm tropical water.

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Edibility & Culinary

Taste

A small, cryptic reef frogfish with no commercial or culinary value; not consumed. Known only from scientific records; rarely observed by divers due to its camouflaged appearance.

Taxonomy

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Can you eat Island frogfish?

A small, cryptic reef frogfish with no commercial or culinary value; not consumed. Known only from scientific records; rarely observed by divers due to its camouflaged appearance.

How big does Island frogfish get?

Island frogfish can grow up to 7.599999904632568 cm long.

Where is Island frogfish found?

Western Atlantic including Bermuda, Florida, the Bahamas, and the Caribbean Sea. Found on shallow rocky reefs and sponge-encrusted hard substrates at depths of 5–50 m in clear, warm tropical water. Shallow coral reef and rocky substrates of Bermuda and the western North Atlantic at 5-30m depth. Associated with encrusting sponges where its coloration provides near-perfect camouflage.

What family does Island frogfish belong to?

Island frogfish (Abantennarius bermudensis) belongs to the family Antennariidae (Frogfishes) in the order Lophiiformes (Anglerfishes).