Warty frogfish - Antennarius maculatus

Species Name: Antennarius maculatus

Synonyms: Antennarius maculates, Antennarius leprosus, Chironectes maculatus, Phymatophryne maculata

Common Names: Warty frogfish

Family: Antennariidae (Frogfishes)

Order: Lophiiformes (Anglerfishes)

Class: Actinopterygii (Ray-finned Fishes)

Max.Size: 15.0 cm / 5.9 inches

Environment: Marine-reef

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

Temperament: Harmless

Company: Avoid keeping small fishes in the same aquarium as your Antennarius maculates (Warty frogfish).

Aquarium Setup: Antennarius maculates (Warty frogfish) use its illicium (line) and esca (lure) to lure prey into their mouths. They therefore prefer an aquarium set up where they can stay hidden in rubble and coral.

Food: Antennarius maculates (Warty frogfish) eats mainly nekto, finfish and bonyfish. Feed you Warty frogfish live foods or train it to accept fresh/dead foodstuffs from a wiggled feeding stick.

Breeding: We are unable to provide any information about how to breed Antennarius maculates (Warty frogfish) in aquariums.

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