What type of predator are frogfish?
Where do frogfish hide?
Warty frogfish (Antennarius maculatus) are sedentary seafloor dwellers that can change colour over just a few weeks to seamlessly blend in with their surroundings. Their disguise renders them invisible to unsuspecting prey that they snatch for dinner.
Frogfish can swim, kinda! Frogfish get their name due to their likeness to frogs. But also, because if you do see them moving, they can be seen hopping along the sea floor. They can also walk using their pectoral and pelvic fins.
Frogfish, a type of anglerfish, have a textured exterior that aids in their camouflage. While they do not have scales, their amazing ability to camouflage themselves serves as protection from predators. Frogfish vary in color and often have unique spines or bumps that change with their surroundings.
Are frogfish threatened?
Frogfish Behavior – Predation Frogfish, also known as anglerfish, are lie-in-wait predators. They are equipped with a specialized lure called an Esca.
