Giant Frogfish
Scientific Name: Antennarius commersoni
Species: Frogfishes (Antennariidae)
Other names: Antennarius commerson, Commerson's Frogfish, Giant Anglerfish, Big Anglerfish, Black Anglerfish, Black Frogfish, Fishing Frogfish.
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Giant FrogfishUploaded by: @fishx6 in May 2005
Photographed at: Nika Island Resort - Maldives
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Giant FrogfishUploaded by: @fishx6 in June 2010
Photographed at: Mirihi Island Resort - Maldives
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Giant FrogfishUploaded by: @fishx6 in June 2010
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Giant FrogfishUploaded by: @fishx6 in June 2010
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Giant FrogfishUploaded by: @fishx6 in June 2010
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Giant FrogfishUploaded by: @fishx6 in June 2010
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Giant FrogfishUploaded by: @fishx6 in June 2010
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Giant FrogfishUploaded by: @fishx6 in June 2010
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Giant FrogfishUploaded by: @fishx6 in June 2010
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Giant FrogfishUploaded by: @blogie in October 2011
Photographed at: Coral Gardens, Talicud Island, Island Garden City of Samal - Philippines
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Giant FrogfishUploaded by: @fishx6 in August 2008
Photographed at: Lembeh - Indonesia
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Giant FrogfishUploaded by: @fishx6 in August 2008
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Giant FrogfishUploaded by: @fishx6 in June 2006
Photographed at: Lembeth Resort - Indonesia
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Giant FrogfishUploaded by: @fishx6 in June 2006
Photographed at: Lembeth Resort - Indonesia
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Giant FrogfishUploaded by: @fishx6 in June 2006
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Giant FrogfishUploaded by: @fishx6 in June 2006
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Giant FrogfishUploaded by: @fishx6 in June 2006
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Giant FrogfishUploaded by: @fishx6 in June 2006
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Giant FrogfishUploaded by: @fishx6 in June 2006
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Giant FrogfishUploaded by: @fishx6 in June 2006
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Giant FrogfishUploaded by: @fishx6 in August 2008
Photographed at: Lembeh - Indonesia
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Giant FrogfishUploaded by: @blogie in October 2011
Photographed at: Mansud Wall, Talikud Island, Island Garden City of Samal - Philippines
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Description
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.
Spotted
The Giant Frogfish is found in or near the Indo-Pacific region(s) and has been photographed 22 times by users @fishx6 @blogie
Related creatures
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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