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Big-spot angler

Abantennarius nummifer

Not Evaluated Saltwater
ความยาวสูงสุด
13.0 cm
สี
Whitish to pale yellowish body …
ช่วงความลึก
0-293m
วงศ์

เกี่ยวกับ

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
ช่วงความลึก 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

ประเภทน้ำ
Saltwater
ช่วงความลึก
0-293m

ขอบเขตทางภูมิศาสตร์

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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รสชาติ
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

อันดับ Lophiiformes (Anglerfishes)
วงศ์ Antennariidae (Frogfishes)
สายพันธุ์ Abantennarius nummifer

คำถามที่พบบ่อย

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?
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. Coral reefs
What family does Big-spot angler belong to?
Big-spot angler (Abantennarius nummifer) belongs to the family Antennariidae (Frogfishes) in the order Lophiiformes (Anglerfishes).

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