Antennarius coccineus
Antennarius coccineus | |
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Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Chordata |
Class: | Actinopterygii |
Order: | Lophiiformes |
Family: | Antennariidae |
Genus: | Antennarius |
Species: | A. coccineus |
Binomial name | |
Antennarius coccineus (Lesson, 1831) | |


Antennarius coccineus and its X-ray image, revealing a large prey in its stomach
The scarlet frogfish (Antennarius coccineus) is a species of frogfish found in the Red Sea and East Africa. It growth up to 13 cm (5.1 in) and uses its rock-like appearance to blend with the surroundings. Antennarius coccineus feeds on small fishes by swallowing them whole.[1]
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