Sargassum Angler – Histrio histrio – Small

Sargassum Anglers (Histrio histrio) are usually striped brown and yellow and have skin flaps on their bodies to blend with the Sargassum macroalgae with which they are usually found floating. Patterns will vary between individual fish so no two will look exactly alike. The lures on these frogfish are very short and the pelvic fins and overall body shape are longer than other species. This is the only frogfish with a swim bladder and tends to be more buoyant and active than other species. The aquarium should be kept covered as these fish have been known to jump from the water if threatened.

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