Side-jet frogfish
Abantennarius duescus
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<fishfyi-fish slug="side-jet-frogfish"></fishfyi-fish>Overview
Side-jet frogfish (Abantennarius duescus) is a marine fish of the family Antennariidae (Frogfishes), in the order Lophiiformes. Maximum recorded length is 3 cm. It has been recorded to depths of 137 m.
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A tropical Indo-Pacific frogfish capable of jet-propulsion by expelling water from small gill openings, supplementing its slow stalking gait. Cryptically patterned; inhabits coral rubble and soft substrates.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Length | 3.0 cm |
| Depth Range | ?-137m |
Coloration
Tiny dark brown to reddish-brown body with irregular cream to white mottling; very small stature with globose shape; warty skin texture; coloration closely matches encrusting algae on rocky substrates.
Habitat & Distribution
Tropical Indo-Pacific marine habitats including coral reef margins, sandy substrates, and rubble zones at 5-30m depth. Found from the western Pacific to the Indian Ocean.
Geographic Range
Western Pacific restricted to reef habitats of the Philippines, Indonesia, and possibly adjacent Micronesian island groups. A diminutive frogfish found in shallow sheltered reef crevices and sponge gardens to about 25 m.
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Taxonomy
| Order | Lophiiformes (Anglerfishes) |
| Family | Antennariidae (Frogfishes) |
| Species | Abantennarius duescus |
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