Giant Frogfish

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Also known as Antennarius commerson, Commerson's Frogfish, Giant Anglerfish, Big Anglerfish, Black Anglerfish, Black Frogfish and Fishing Frogfish.

These are the largest in the species.
Found singly on sheltered reefs with leaf litter on sandy bottoms with rich sponge growth.
They feed on small fish, crustaceans and worms.
Variable in colour to match their surroundings, almost any colour even ones in this picture that look like the rope they were sitting on!
Length 35cm
Depth -1-50m
Widespread Indo-Pacific

Frogfish are masters at camouflage and will change to match their surroundings. They lure their prey with a stalk between their eyes that copies the movements of its prey. Their mouth can open and expand to the width of their bodies to engulf its prey.

Related creatures

Heads up! Many creatures change during their life. Juvenile fish become adults and some change shape or their colour. Some species change sex and others just get older. The following creature(s) are known relatives of the Giant Frogfish. Click the image(s) to explore further or hover over to get a better view!

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  Giant Frogfish (Juvenile)

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it was interesting and thank you for posting it or i would never off found good facts about the giant frog fish

katie78790
28. Apr. 2013

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Fishy Stats

Length: 35cm
Depth: 1-50m
Found: Indo-Pacific
Eats: Fish, crustaceans and worms
Family: Frogfishes
Species: Antennariidae

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