How big is the Bloody frogfish?

Bloody frogfish (Antennarius sanguineus) reaches 5–13 cm in length.

At what depth can you find the Bloody frogfish?

Bloody frogfish is found between 1–30 m deep.

What is the conservation status of the Bloody frogfish?

IUCN status: Least concern (LC).

Where can you find the Bloody frogfish?

Found in: Caribbean, Eastern Pacific.

Bloody frogfish (Antennarius sanguineus)

Key facts

Scientific name: Antennarius sanguineus
Common name: Bloody frogfish
Category: Fish
Family: Antennariidae
Genus: Antennarius
Size: 5–13 cm
Depth: 1–30 m
IUCN status: Least concern (LC)
Danger level: Harmless
Habitats: rocky-reef, coral-reef
Behaviours: benthic, slow-mover
Ocean zones: Caribbean, Eastern Pacific

Description

Antennarius sanguineus reaches 13 cm. Small East Pacific tropical frogfish (Antennariidae) from Mexico to Peru with stocky globular body orange-red to blood-red (hence sanguineus) uniform or spotted, granular skin. Lives from 1 to 30 m on rocky and coral reefs. Motionless ambush predator. Smaller and more colorful than A. avalonis. Macro trophy dive photo subject of Sea of Cortez, Galapagos and Pacific-Mexico coast for its vivid color.

Photo of Bloody frogfish

Frequently asked questions

How big is the Bloody frogfish?: Bloody frogfish (Antennarius sanguineus) reaches 5–13 cm in length.
At what depth can you find the Bloody frogfish?: Bloody frogfish is found between 1–30 m deep.
Is the Bloody frogfish dangerous to divers?: Danger level: Harmless.
What is the conservation status of the Bloody frogfish?: IUCN status: Least concern (LC).
Where can you find the Bloody frogfish?: Found in: Caribbean, Eastern Pacific.

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Sources

Taxonomy: WoRMS (AphiaID 272544)
Photos: iNaturalist (CC BY-NC)
Distribution: GBIF (taxonKey 5214782)
Conservation: IUCN Red List
Encyclopedia: Wikipedia