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Frogfish
Frogfishes are any member of the anglerfish family Antennariidae, of the order Lophiiformes. Antennariids are known as anglerfish in Australia, where the term "frogfish" refers to members of the unrelated family Batrachoididae. Frogfishes are found in almost all tropical and subtropical oceans and seas around the world, the primary exception being the Mediterranean Sea. Frogfishes are small, short and stocky, and sometimes covered in spinules and other appendages to aid in camouflage. The camouflage aids in protection from predators and enables them to lure prey. Many species can change colour; some are covered with other organisms such as algae or hydrozoa. In keeping with this camouflage, frogfishes typically move slowly, lying in wait for prey, and then striking extremely rapidly, in as little as 6 milliseconds. Few traces of frogfishes remain in the fossil record, though ''Antennarius monodi'' is known from the Miocene of Algeria and ''Eophryne barbuttii'' is known from ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Histiophryne
''Histiophryne'' is a genus of frogfishes found in waters ranging from Taiwan to South Australia. There are currently five known species. These fishes are easily distinguished from other anglerfishes as having a reduced (or missing) luring appendage, a highly evolved form of the first dorsal fin spine. Features General Body Plan Frogfishes have a short, spherical body that is laterally compressed. They have a large mouth that further enlarges when attacking prey. Their fins are similar to legs and are jointed. The ends of the anal and dorsal fins of Histiophryne spread past the bottom of the caudal fin and the tail is frequently curved against the body. Histiophryne have a swim bladder, 20 to 23 vertebrae, and can have raised bumps of skin on the body. They do not have an epural, pseudobranch, caudal peduncle, or dent between the second and third spines. Dorsal Spines Frogfishes have three developed spines on the top of their head. The second and third spines of or ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Striated Frogfish
The striated frogfish or hairy frogfish (''Antennarius striatus'') is a marine fish belonging to the family Antennariidae. Description This small fish grows up to long. Like other members of its family, it has a rounded, extensible body, and its soft skin is covered with irregularly-arranged dermal spinules resembling hairs. Its large mouth is forwardly extensible, allowing it to swallow prey as large as itself. The coloring of its body is extremely variable because individual fish tend to match their living environments. Frogfishes have the capacity to change coloration and pigment pattern, taking only a few weeks to adapt. The dominant coloration varies from yellow to brownish-orange, passing through a range of shades, but it can also be green, gray, brown, almost white, or even completely black without any pattern. Body and fins can be marked with roughly parallel dark stripes or elongated blotches, some with rays radiating outward from the eye. The first dorsal spine, the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Antennarius
''Antennarius'' is a genus of 11 species of fish in the family Antennariidae. These fish spend most of their lives on the bottom in relatively shallow water between 20 and 100 m. They can be found worldwide in tropical and subtropical waters. They are well-camouflaged ambush predators that wait for prey fish to pass by. They have "lures" which they move to attract the prey. They have little economic value In economics, economic value is a measure of the benefit provided by a good or service to an economic agent. It is generally measured through units of currency, and the interpretation is therefore "what is the maximum amount of money a speci ... other than a minor role in the aquarium trade. Commerson's frogfish was the first species in this genus to be described, in 1798. Species References Antennariidae Marine fish genera Taxa named by François Marie Daudin {{Lophiiformes-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Antennatus
''Antennatus'' is a genus of frogfishes. The last species was described in 2001. Species There are currently twelve recognized species in this genus: * '' Antennatus analis'' L. P. Schultz, 1957 (Tailjet frogfish) * '' Antennatus bermudensis'' L. P. Schultz, 1957 (Island frogfish) * ''Antennatus coccineus'' Lesson, 1831 (Scarlet frogfish) * '' Antennatus dorehensis'' Bleeker, 1859 (New Guinean frogfish) * '' Antennatus duescus'' ( Snyder, 1904) (Side-jet frogfish) * '' Antennatus flagellatus'' Ohnishi, Iwata & Hiramatsu, 1997 (Whip frogfish) * '' Antennatus linearis'' J. E. Randall & Holcom, 2001 (Pygmy Anglerfish) * '' Antennatus nummifer'' G. Cuvier, 1817 (Spotfin frogfish) * '' Antennatus rosaceus'' H. M. Smith & Radcliffe, 1912 (Spiny-tufted frogfish) * '' Antennatus sanguineus'' T. N. Gill, 1863 (Bloody frogfish) * '' Antennatus strigatus'' T. N. Gill, 1863 (Bandtail frogfish) * '' Antennatus tuberosus'' G. Cuvier Jean Léopold Nicolas Frédéric, Baron Cuvier ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lophiiformes
The anglerfish are fish of the teleost order Lophiiformes (). They are bony fish named for their characteristic mode of predation, in which a modified luminescent fin ray (the esca or illicium) acts as a lure for other fish. The luminescence comes from symbiotic bacteria, which are thought to be acquired from seawater, that dwell in and around the sea. Some anglerfish are notable for extreme sexual dimorphism and sexual symbiosis of the small male with the much larger female, seen in the suborder Ceratioidei, the deep sea anglerfish. In these species, males may be several orders of magnitude smaller than females. Anglerfish occur worldwide. Some are pelagic (dwelling away from the sea floor), while others are benthic (dwelling close to the sea floor). Some live in the deep sea (such as the Ceratiidae), while others on the continental shelf, such as the frogfishes and the Lophiidae (monkfish or goosefish). Pelagic forms are most often laterally compressed, whereas the ben ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Anglerfish
The anglerfish are fish of the teleost order Lophiiformes (). They are bony fish named for their characteristic mode of predation, in which a modified luminescent fin ray (the esca or illicium) acts as a lure for other fish. The luminescence comes from symbiotic bacteria, which are thought to be acquired from seawater, that dwell in and around the sea. Some anglerfish are notable for extreme sexual dimorphism and sexual symbiosis of the small male with the much larger female, seen in the suborder Ceratioidei, the deep sea anglerfish. In these species, males may be several orders of magnitude smaller than females. Anglerfish occur worldwide. Some are pelagic (dwelling away from the sea floor), while others are benthic (dwelling close to the sea floor). Some live in the deep sea (such as the Ceratiidae), while others on the continental shelf, such as the frogfishes and the Lophiidae (monkfish or goosefish). Pelagic forms are most often laterally compressed, whereas the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tathicarpus
The Butler's frogfish or blackspot anglerfish, ''Tathicarpus butleri'', is a rare species of frogfish in the family Antennariidae. The only member of its genus, this species is the most derived member of its family and represents a separate lineage from all other frogfishes, leading to some consideration of it being placed in its own family. It is found off the southern coast of New Guinea, and along the coasts of Western Australia to 33° S latitude, the Northern Territory, and Queensland to 22° S latitude. A benthic species, it inhabits inshore tropical waters and coral reefs to a maximum depth of , though most are found shallower than .McGrouther, M. (October 2007)Blackspot Anglerfish ''Australian Museum Fish Site''. Retrieved on March 10, 2009. Its specific epithet is after its discoverer Dr. Graham Butler. This species reaches a maximum length of . It has a stout, laterally compressed body with a large head longer than deep. Like other anglerfishes, the first dorsal fin ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Fowlerichthys
''Fowlerichthys'' is a genus of frogfishes. The first one was described in 1801. Species There are currently five recognized species in this genus: * '' Fowlerichthys avalonis'' D. S. Jordan & Starks, 1907 (Roughbar frogfish) * '' Fowlerichthys ocellatus'' Bloch & J. G. Schneider, 1801 (Ocellated frogfish) * '' Fowlerichthys radiosus'' Garman Garman is a surname or first name. Notable people with the name include: Sports * Ann Garman, All-American Girls Professional Baseball League player * Judi Garman (born 1954), American softball coach * Mike Garman (born 1949), American baseball pla ..., 1896 (Singlespot frogfish) * '' Fowlerichthys scriptissimus'' D. S. Jordan, 1902 * '' Fowlerichthys senegalensis'' Cadenat, 1959 (Senegalese frogfish) References Antennariidae Marine fish genera Taxa named by Thomas Barbour {{Lophiiformes-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Aggressive Mimicry
Aggressive mimicry is a form of mimicry in which predators, parasites, or parasitoids share similar signals, using a harmless model, allowing them to avoid being correctly identified by their prey or host. Zoologists have repeatedly compared this strategy to a wolf in sheep's clothing. In its broadest sense, aggressive mimicry could include various types of exploitation, as when an orchid exploits a male insect by mimicking a sexually receptive female (see pseudocopulation), but will here be restricted to forms of exploitation involving feeding. An alternative term Peckhamian mimicry (after George and Elizabeth Peckham) has been suggested, but is seldom used. For example, indigenous Australians who dress up as and imitate kangaroos when hunting would not be considered aggressive mimics, nor would a human angler, though they are undoubtedly practising self-decoration camouflage. Treated separately is molecular mimicry, which shares some similarity; for instance a virus may mimic ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lophiocharon
''Lophiocharon'' is a genus of frogfishes native to the Indian Ocean and western Pacific Ocean. Species There are currently three recognized species in this genus: * ''Lophiocharon hutchinsi'' Pietsch, 2004 (Hutchins' anglerfish) * ''Lophiocharon lithinostomus'' D. S. Jordan & R. E. Richardson, 1908 (Marble-mouthed frogfish) * ''Lophiocharon trisignatus ''Lophiocharon trisignatus'', most commonly known as the three-spot frogfish or the spot-tailed anglerfish, is a species of fish in the family Antennariidae. It is native to the Indo-Pacific, where it ranges from Singapore and the Philippines to ...'' J. Richardson, 1844 (Three-spot frogfish) References Antennariidae Marine fish genera Taxa named by Gilbert Percy Whitley {{Lophiiformes-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Histrio
The sargassum fish, anglerfish, or frog fish (''Histrio histrio'') is a frogfish of the family Antennariidae, the only species in its genus. It lives among ''Sargassum'' seaweed which floats in subtropical oceans. The scientific name comes from the Latin ''histrio'' meaning a stage player or actor, and refers to the fish's feeding behaviour. Charlton T. Lewis, Charles Short, A Latin Dictionary. Retrieved 2012-01-04. Description ''Histrio histrio'', a strange-looking fish, blends well with its surroundings in its seaweed habitat. It is laterally compressed and its length can reach . The colour of the body and the large oral cavity is very variable, but is usually mottled and spotted yellow, green, and brown on a paler background, and the fins often have several dark st ...[...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Batrachoididae
Batrachoididae is the only family in the ray-finned fish order Batrachoidiformes . Members of this family are usually called toadfish, or "frogfish": both the English common name and scientific name refer to their toad-like appearance (''batrakhos'' is Greek for frog). Toadfish are benthic ambush predators that favor sandy or muddy substrates where their cryptic coloration helps them avoid detection by their prey. Toadfish are well known for their ability to "sing", males in particular using the swim bladder as a sound-production device used to attract mates. Description Toadfish are usually scaleless, with eyes set high on large heads. Their mouths are also large, with both a maxilla and premaxilla, and often decorated with barbels and skin flaps. They are generally drab in colour, although those living on coral reefs may have brighter patterns. They range in size from length in '' Thlassophryne megalops'', to in the Pacuma toadfish. The gills are small and occur only on t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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