Wartskin Angler (Antennarius maculatus)
Fish in the family Antennariidae. Expert care. Not Reef Safe.
Quick facts
Appearance
The Wartskin Angler is a small, stocky frogfish with a rounded body covered in wart-like tubercles and protrusions, typically tan, brown, or reddish in coloration with darker markings. It has a distinctive illicium (fishing rod) with a modified dorsal spine extending from its head, and a large hinged mouth for ambush feeding.
Diet and feeding
Feed small live or frozen foods such as small fish, crustaceans, and mysid shrimp. May also accept appropriately-sized prepared meaty foods. Hand-feeding or feeding with a turkey baster often necessary to trigger feeding response.
Difficulty and care for the Wartskin Angler
Moderate - Requires some experience due to specific dietary water or tank requirements. Best suited for intermediate aquarists.
Origin and habitat
Indo-Pacific region from the Red Sea and East Africa through the Indian Ocean to the Western and Central Pacific, including Indonesia, the Philippines, and Australia.
Log Wartskin Angler in your reef tank
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