Commerson's frogfish

Commerson's Frogfish (Antennarius commerson )

Commerson's Frogfish (Antennarius commerson or Antennarius commersoni ), also called giant frogfish is, with a maximum length of 38 centimeters of the largest member of the frogfish ( Antennariidae ). It belongs to the group of closely related species to the Painted Frogfish (Antennarius pictus).

Features

The giant frogfish is deep-bodied than most of its relatives. It can be light gray, yellow, red, green or black color. It can also be spotted irregularly or regularly the skin. Commerson's frogfish camouflaged in color and shape as sponges. Like other frogfish also, he can change his color. The second dorsal spine is covered by a thick skin, making this a big head hump. His Angel ( Illicium ) is short, the bait (esca ) is a fleshy tufts.

Dissemination

The fish live in the Red Sea, the Indian Ocean and the Pacific, from Japan to Hawaii and Panama. Keep yourself in shallow water, at depths ranging from one to fifty meters, in lagoons, coral reefs, but also on the pillars of port facilities, always near sponges.