Shaggy angler - Antennarius hispidus

Species Name: Antennarius hispidus

Synonyms: Antennarius hispidus, Chironectes hispidus, Lophius hispidus

Common Names: Shaggy angler

Family: Antennariidae (Frogfishes)

Order: Lophiiformes (Anglerfishes)

Class: Actinopterygii (Ray-finned Fishes)

Max.Size: 20.0 cm / 7.9 inches

Environment: Marine-reef

Origin: Atlantic, Southeast and Western Indian Ocean,
Northwest, Western Central and Eastern Central Pacific

Temperament: Harmless

Company: Antennarius hispidus (Shaggy angler) is not a suitable companion for small fishes.

Aquarium Setup: Antennarius hispidus (Shaggy angler) is equipped with its own fishing gear, consisting of an illicium (line) and esca (lure). They use these to lure fish into their mouths. Because of this, Shaggy anglers like an aquarium set up that allows it to stay hidden amongst rubble and coral.

Food: Antennarius hispidus (Shaggy angler) must be given live food, or trained to accept fresh/dead food from a wiggled feeding stick.

Breeding: We do not have any information about how to breed Antennarius hispidus (Shaggy angler) in aquariums.

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