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Tuberculated frogfish (Antennatus tuberosus) — Antennariidae

Tuberculated frogfish

Antennatus tuberosus
Family: Antennariidae

The Tuberculated frogfish (Antennatus tuberosus) is a saltwater fish of the family Antennariidae that grows up to 9 cm.

Length
9 cm
Water
Saltwater
Depth
0.0–73.0 m
Behaviour
Solitary
Body shape
Flat / disc-shaped
Substrate
Stone or rock
Danger
Harmless
Range
Oceania: Australia, Solomon Is., Taiwan/Ch Taipei, Cocos Is. (Keel), Comoros, Cook Is. and others

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Description

The tuberculated frogfish is a small frogfish (Antennariidae) from the Indo-Pacific. The species grows to about 9 cm and has a stocky, knob-covered body in variable colours with dark bands on the fins, and a small rod on the head. As a motionless ambush hunter it shelters among coral rubble and sponges and engulfs passing prey. The fish is harmless to humans.

Frequently asked questions

How do you recognise the Tuberculated frogfish?

The Tuberculated frogfish has a flattened, disc-shaped body and is mainly brown.

Where does the Tuberculated frogfish live?

The Tuberculated frogfish lives in the sea (marine waters) and is mostly found around stony or rocky ground. Oceania: Australia, Solomon Is., Taiwan/Ch Taipei, Cocos Is. (Keel), Comoros, Cook Is. and others

How big does the Tuberculated frogfish get?

The Tuberculated frogfish grows to a maximum of about 9 cm.

Is the Tuberculated frogfish dangerous to humans?

No, the Tuberculated frogfish is harmless to humans. This species is harmless to humans. No specific first aid is needed. Still handle the fish with care: mind the fin rays and the sharp edges of the gill cover, and rinse any scratch with clean water and cover it. For a dirty or deep wound check tetanus status.

More photos

Tuberculated frogfish (Antennatus tuberosus) — Antennariidae — 2
Wikimedia Commons — Bryan Harry / US National Parks Service (Public domain)
Tuberculated frogfish (Antennatus tuberosus) — Antennariidae — 3
iNaturalist ((c) David R, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC))
Tuberculated frogfish (Antennatus tuberosus) — Antennariidae — 4
setsof (CC BY-NC 4.0) via GBIF — iNaturalist
Tuberculated frogfish (Antennatus tuberosus) — Antennariidae — 5
Sylvain Le Bris (CC BY-NC 4.0) via GBIF — iNaturalist
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All data

Identification

English name
Tuberculated frogfish sourced
Scientific name
Antennatus tuberosus
Family
Antennariidae
Other names
Bandfin frogfish; Pygmy angler; Pygmy frogfish; Reticulated fishing frog; Reticulated frogfish; Tuberculated anglerfish; Tuberculate anglerfish verified

Appearance

Size class
Small verified
Max length (cm)
9.0 verified
Body shape
Flat / disc-shaped sourced
Dominant colour
Brown sourced
Tail shape
Rounded inferred

Habitat & distribution

Water type
Saltwater sourced
Substrate
Stone or rock sourced
Min depth (m)
0.0 verified
Max depth (m)
73.0 verified
Natural range
Oceania: Australia, Solomon Is., Taiwan/Ch Taipei, Cocos Is. (Keel), Comoros, Cook Is. and others sourced
Origin
Native inferred

Behaviour & biology

Social behaviour
Solitary inferred
Territorial
No inferred
Reproduction
Separate sexes inferred
Sexual dimorphism
No inferred
Seasonality
Present year-round in its habitat; no pronounced seasonality known. inferred

For anglers

Fishing method
Small in size and barely an angling target; mostly caught incidentally or as baitfish. inferred
Regulations source
FishBase ↗ inferred

Safety

Danger to humans
Harmless verified
First aid
This species is harmless to humans. No specific first aid is needed. Still handle the fish with care: mind the fin rays and the sharp edges of the gill cover, and rinse any scratch with clean water and cover it. For a dirty or deep wound check tetanus status. verified

Status & sources

Sources
FishBase via GBIF (DwC-A), CC-BY-NC 4.0

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