Behavior
Do Frogfish live a solitary life or are they social?
Frogfish are solitary.
How do Frogfish move?
Frogfish use their leggy fins to walk around the seafloor.
Where are Frogfish found in the ocean?
Frogfish are found in coral reefs and shallow waters.
Where does Frogfish spawning occur?
Spawning occurs on the surface of the water.
Why are frogfish not good swimmers?
They don't have swim bladders
What do Frogfish eat?
Frogfish are carnivores and mostly eat fish and crustaceans.
How do Frogfish hunt and catch prey?
Camouflage, esca, and fast strike technique. They lie in wait, and then use the esca to attract prey. Once the prey is close, the frogfish can open its mouth dramatically to engulf its target in milliseconds
When does the female start to fill up with eggs?
It starts 8-12 hours before spawning.
What is the hawaiian name?
Hahili Poloka
How does mating end?
The thousands of eggs are released in an epipelagic egg raft.
How do Frogfish communicate?
Frogfish rely heavily on visual signals and color changes for communication.
marine protected areas, organizations and researchers are working to raise awareness
How big can a frogfish open their mouths?
Their mouths can expand to twelve times the normal size.
What is an esca?
A modified dorsal fin with a lure
One way they can die from physical contact?
Boats, recreational activities (like surfing), anchors and blast fishing (using dynamite to kill a school of fish).