Antennarius ocellatus

Scorpion fishes and others

  • Ocellated frogfish
  • Ocellus-Anglerfisch
  • Ocellus hengelaarsvis
  • Poisson-grenouille à ocelles
  • Pescador ocelado
  • Rana pescatrice ocellata

Distribution

  • The tropical Atlantic

Environment and movement of the diurnal species

  • The species is generally observed on the reef or near it.
  • The species is generally motionless in its environment
  • The species is generally found on or close to the seafloor.
  • The species can be found between 1 and 150 Meters.
  • Uncommon Species
  • Imitates a rock or a coral.

General behaviour of the species

  • The species is territorial
  • Species generally solitary
  • Imitates a rock or a coral.
  • The animal is rather indifferent to the diver, though it remains on its guard

General characteristics of the species

  • Maximum size : 38 cm
  • The animal is a hunter low in the food chain.
  • The animal can show variable colouring
  • The animal changes colour like a chameleon

Relationship with humans

  • The species can be eaten but is of no particular culinary interest
  • The species is exploited in the following sector(s) :
    • - Aquarium enthusiasts.