Antennarius commerson

Scorpion fishes and others

Commerson's frogfish
Riesen - Anglerfisch
Antennaire géant
Pez rana gigante
Pesce rana gigante

Distribution

The tropical Pacific
The Red Sea
The Indian Ocean

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 0 and 70 Meters.
Rare species.
Imitates a rock or a coral.

Environment and movement of the nocturnal species

The species is generally observed on the reef or near it.

General behaviour of the species

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 : 40 cm
The animal is a hunter low in the food chain.
Diet : Fishes
The animal changes colour like a chameleon

Relationship with humans

The species can be eaten but is of no particular culinary interest

The species can be confused with other species of similar appearance!