Pink anglerfish

Abantennarius rosaceus

Not Evaluated Saltwater

Max Length

5.800000190734863 cm

Color

Delicate pale pink to rose-pink …

Depth Range

0-130m

Family

Antennariidae

About

A small, pale-pink frogfish of the Indo-Pacific, blending with pink encrusting sponges and algae on coral reefs. Uses its modified first dorsal spine as a lure. Solitary and sedentary; capable of slow locomotion on pectoral fins.

Physical Description

Measurement	Value
Maximum Length	5.800000190734863 cm
Depth Range	0-130m

Coloration

Delicate pale pink to rose-pink overall coloration with faint darker pink reticulations and small darker specks; belly slightly paler; small globose frogfish form with minimal contrasting markings.

Habitat & Distribution

Coral reefs

Water Type

Saltwater

Depth Range

0-130m

Geographic Range

Eastern Indian Ocean and western Pacific including the Andaman Sea, Indonesia, the Philippines, and the Coral Sea around Australia. Found on shallow sandy reef flats and coral rubble patches in tropical coastal habitats.

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Edibility & Culinary

Taste

A tiny, vividly colored frogfish with no food value; not consumed. Found in the Eastern Pacific — of interest to underwater photographers for its striking pink-rose coloration.

Taxonomy

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Can you eat Pink anglerfish?

A tiny, vividly colored frogfish with no food value; not consumed. Found in the Eastern Pacific — of interest to underwater photographers for its striking pink-rose coloration.

How big does Pink anglerfish get?

Pink anglerfish can grow up to 5.800000190734863 cm long.

Where is Pink anglerfish found?

What family does Pink anglerfish belong to?

Pink anglerfish (Abantennarius rosaceus) belongs to the family Antennariidae (Frogfishes) in the order Lophiiformes (Anglerfishes).