Big-spot angler

Abantennarius nummifer

Not Evaluated Saltwater

Comprimento Máximo

13,0 cm

Cor

Whitish to pale yellowish body …

Faixa de Profundidade

0-293m

Família

Antennariidae

Sobre

A tropical Indo-Pacific frogfish with a prominent dark ocellus (eye-spot) on the body used for deception. Highly variable coloration. Uses a worm-like lure to attract fish prey to within striking range.

Physical Description

Measurement	Value
Maximum Length	13,0 cm
Faixa de Profundidade	0-293m

Coloration

Whitish to pale yellowish body bearing a few large dark brown circular blotches scattered on the body; a characteristic prominent dark round spot at the base of the dorsal fin distinguishes this species.

Habitat & Distribution

Coral reefs

Tipo de Água

Saltwater

Faixa de Profundidade

0-293m

Distribuição Geográfica

Indo-Pacific from the Red Sea and East African coast to Japan, the Philippines, Papua New Guinea, and Australia. Hides among reef rubble, dead coral, and sponge colonies in sheltered lagoons and coastal reefs to 50 m.

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Comestibilidade e Culinária

Sabor

A small frogfish from Indo-Pacific waters; not consumed and has no culinary tradition. Characterized by its coin-like spot pattern; purely of scientific and dive-photography interest.

Taxonomy

Ordem	Lophiiformes (Anglerfishes)
Família	Antennariidae (Frogfishes)
Espécies	Abantennarius nummifer

Perguntas Frequentes

Can you eat Big-spot angler?

A small frogfish from Indo-Pacific waters; not consumed and has no culinary tradition. Characterized by its coin-like spot pattern; purely of scientific and dive-photography interest.

How big does Big-spot angler get?

Big-spot angler can grow up to 13.0 cm long.

Where is Big-spot angler found?

What family does Big-spot angler belong to?

Big-spot angler (Abantennarius nummifer) belongs to the family Antennariidae (Frogfishes) in the order Lophiiformes (Anglerfishes).