Photo Image Sargasum frogfish Histrio histrio

SARGASUM FROGFISH

Histrio histrio

The frogfish colour is made up of shades of brown to yellow with skin flaps random lines, spots and dusky blotches. Usually solitary, but several individual may inhabit same float of sargassum seaweed. Found in sargassum or other algae patches near the surface, from near the shore to the open ocean.
Frequency of sightings:
Rare
Best time of year:
All year round
Remarks:
Size up to 14 cm

Taxonomical order of this critter:
Veterbrate
Sand Dweller
Bottom dweller
Frogfish
-	Giant frogfish
-	Hairy frogfish
-	Hispid frogfish
-	Painted frogfish
-	Randall's frogfish
-	Sargasum frogfish
-	Scarlet frogfish
-	Warty frogfish