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Randall's frogfish

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Kingdom
  
Animalia

Family
  
Antennariidae

Genus
  
Antennarius

Order
  
Anglerfish

Class
  
Actinopterygii

Phylum
  
Chordata

Rank
  
Species

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Similar
  
Antennarius, Antennarius pauciradiatus, Antennatus tuberosus, Antennarius indicus, Anglerfish

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Randall's frogfish or Antennarius randalli, is a marine fish belonging to the family Antennariidae.

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Randall s frogfish


Description

The Randall's frogfish has long, claw-like pectoral fins that it uses for stabilization. The colors range from black to white and yellow to brown. Unlike other frogfish, it has small white spots on its body. It often hides under rocks or among sea weed to ambush its prey.

Range

Randall's Frogfish is known from Easter Island

References

Randall's frogfish Wikipedia