Roughjaw frogfish (Antennarius avalonis)
Key facts
- Scientific name
- Antennarius avalonis
- Common name
- Roughjaw frogfish
- Category
- Fish
- Family
- Antennariidae
- Genus
- Antennarius
- Size
- 10–36 cm
- Depth
- 3–300 m
- IUCN status
- Least concern (LC)
- Danger level
- Harmless
- Habitats
- rocky-reef
- Behaviours
- benthic, slow-mover
- Ocean zones
- Asian Pacific, Caribbean, Eastern Pacific
Description
Antennarius avalonis reaches 36 cm. East Pacific frogfish (Antennariidae) temperate to tropical from central California to Peru with stocky globular body yellow-brown to orange-brown to red, granular skin, characteristic fishing rod. Lives from 3 to 300 m on rocky and coral reefs. Ambush predator. Name avalonis refers to Avalon on Catalina Island (California). Trophy dive photo subject, rare, observations celebrated at Catalina, Cabo Pulmo, Sea of Cortez.
Photo of Roughjaw frogfish
Frequently asked questions
- How big is the Roughjaw frogfish?
- Roughjaw frogfish (Antennarius avalonis) reaches 10–36 cm in length.
- At what depth can you find the Roughjaw frogfish?
- Roughjaw frogfish is found between 3–300 m deep.
- Is the Roughjaw frogfish dangerous to divers?
- Danger level: Harmless.
- What is the conservation status of the Roughjaw frogfish?
- IUCN status: Least concern (LC).
- Where can you find the Roughjaw frogfish?
- Found in: Asian Pacific, Caribbean, Eastern Pacific.
Other species in the genus Antennarius
- Antennarius pictus - Painted frogfish
- Antennarius commerson - Commerson's frogfish
- Antennarius striatus - Striated frogfish
- Antennarius sanguineus - Bloody frogfish
Other species in the family Antennariidae
Sources
- Taxonomy: WoRMS (AphiaID 272536)
- Photos: iNaturalist (CC BY-NC)
- Distribution: GBIF (taxonKey 5214770)
- Conservation: IUCN Red List
- Encyclopedia: Wikipedia