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Article Summary:

The capious maw of this striated frogfish enables it to swallow fishes as long as it is. Note the ornate lure.

The Frogfishes
Anglers of the Reef

The Creator has equipped his subjects with a variety of anatomical and behavioral features to aid them in capturing prey. Lionfishes, groupers, barracudas and sharks all come to mind as reef fishes "blessed" with predatory talent. The frogfishes, however, have to be the most gifted predators on the reef.

This CoralRealm feature article goes into great depth on the family Antennariidae - Frogfishes.

Topics included in this article are:

• Systematics and Biology
• Feeding Behavior
• Antipredation Behavior
• Reproduction
• Habitat and Social Behavior