Histrio histrio, Sargassum Fish

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Max Depth

50 m

Description

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. Description Histrio histrio,... Read more in Seabook

Locations

Sri Lanka
Maldives
Vietnam
Norway
Bermuda
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Colors

Poisonous

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Habitat and Environment

Benthic

Open water

Conservation status

(LC) Least concern

Edible

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Social Behaviour

Solitary