Antennarius multiocellatus (Valenciennes, 1837)

Longlure frogfish

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Classification	Actinopterygii \| Lophiiformes \| Antennariidae
Synonyms	Chironectes multiocellatus, Chironectes tenebrosus, Antennarius tenebrosus, ... more
Common names	Flagpole frogfish, Pescador caña larga, Ranisapo ceboso, ... more

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Main reference

Robins, C.R. and G.C. Ray. 1986. (Ref. 7251)
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Size / Weight / Age

Max length : 20.0 cm TL male/unsexed; (Ref. 7251)

Environment

Reef-associated; marine; depth range 0 - 66 m (Ref. 9710)

Climate / Range

Subtropical; 19°N - 1°S, 89°W - 48°W (Ref. 55171)

Western Atlantic: Bermuda to the Bahamas, throughout the Caribbean, and along the coast of Central America to Colombia, Venezuela and Brazil as far south as Salvador. Antilles (Ref. 26938). Eastern Atlantic: Ascension Island.
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Short description

Dorsal soft rays (total): 11 - 12; Anal soft rays: 6 - 7. Illicium about twice as long as second dorsal spine (Ref. 26938).

Inhabit shallow reefs (Ref. 9710). Commonly found in areas with sponges; background hue of the fish conforms to that of the dominant sponge in the areas and the ocelli look like openings in the sponge. Feed mainly on fishes, but also eat crustaceans (Ref. 13442). A voracious predator, with many color phases used for camouflage. Oviparous (Ref. 205). Eggs are bound in ribbon-like sheath or mass of gelatinous mucus called 'egg raft' or 'veil' (Ref. 6773). Most common frogfish in the West Indies (Ref. 26938).


IUCN Red List Status (Ref. 57073)	Threat to humans
Not Evaluated	Harmless

Human uses
Fisheries: subsistence fisheries; aquarium: commercial


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