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The Senegal frogfish (Fowlerichthys senegalensis) is a saltwater fish of the family Antennariidae that grows up to 29 cm.
Eastern Atlantic along the coast of West Africa, over sandy and silty bottoms and near reef of coastal water.
Description
The Senegal frogfish is a stocky anglerfish of the family Antennariidae (frogfishes) reaching about 29 cm. The globose body has a warty, blotched skin giving excellent camouflage, and limb-like pectoral and pelvic fins with which the fish slowly 'walks' over the bottom rather than swimming. The first dorsal ray is modified into a movable rod with a lure (illicium), with which it draws curious prey just in front of the hugely expandable mouth and then engulfs it in a flash. The species lives over sand and mud bottoms and near reef of coastal water along the West African coast. Because of its camouflage and slow lifestyle it is only rarely noticed.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Senegal frogfish?
The Senegal frogfish has an irregular in shape body, is mainly brown and shows a spots pattern. Stocky anglerfish with warty skin and leg-like pectoral fins; a small rod with a lure above the mouth draws prey in.
Where does the Senegal frogfish live?
The Senegal frogfish lives in the sea (marine waters) and is mostly found around sand or mud bottom. Eastern Atlantic along the coast of West Africa, over sandy and silty bottoms and near reef of coastal water.
How big does the Senegal frogfish get?
The Senegal frogfish grows to a maximum of about 29 cm.
Is the Senegal frogfish dangerous to humans?
No, the Senegal frogfish is harmless to humans. None required: this species is harmless to humans.
Is the Senegal frogfish edible?
The Senegal frogfish is not usually eaten.
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Same genus Fowlerichthys
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