Poll: Tank Lighting
What main lighting source do you run over your system?

Warty Frogfish

Font size: Decrease font Enlarge font
image

The Wartskin feeds by ambush, lying in wait for an unsuspecting fish or crustacean to go by and then lunging forward, grabbing and swallowing the victim whole. The Wartskin has been known to devour fish nearly equal to its own size.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Common Name(s): Warty Frogfish, Wartskin Angler and Wartskin Frogfish
Scientific/Other Name(s) : Antennarius maculatus
Origin : Indian Ocean
Natural Habitat : Coral Reef
Care Level : Hard
Density : sg 1.020-1.025
Temperature : 72-78ºF
Maximum Size: 4"
Minimum Tank Size: 30 gallons
Reef Safe: With Caution
Feeding Requirements: feeder fish and shrimp, but do not overfeed as the Wartskin may stop feeding
Temperament / Behavior: Semi-aggressive
Compatibility : Not compatible with fish smaller or slower than itself
Other Comments:

  • email Email to a friend
  • print Print version
  • Plain text Plain text
Tags