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Striated frogfish
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Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Actinopterygii
Order: Lophiiformes
Family: Antennariidae
Genus: Antennarius
Species:
A. striatus
Binomial name
Antennarius striatus
(G. Shaw, 1794)

The striated frogfish or hairy frogfish (Antennarius striatus) is a species of marine ray-finned fish belonging to the family Antennariidae, the frogfishes. This species is found in the Indo-Pacific and eastern Atlantic Ocean.

Taxonomy

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The striated frogfish was first formally described in 1794 as Lophius striatus by the English biologist George Shaw with its type locality given as Tahiti in the Society Islands.[2] Within the genus Antennarius, this species belongs to the striatus species group.[3] The 5th edition of Fishes of the World classifies the genus Antennarius in the family Antennariidae within the suborder Antennarioidei within the order Lophiiformes, the anglerfishes.[4]

Etymology

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The striated frogfish has the genus name Antennarius (which adds ius after antenna), an allusion to its first dorsal spine being adapted into a tentacle on the snout used as a lure to attract prey. The specific name striatus (meaning "striped" or "streaked") refers to the numerous black streaks on the body of this fish.[5]

Description

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Striated frogfish gather during the mating period but do not tolerate each other after fertilization.[6]

This small fish grows up to 22 cm (8.7 in) long. Like other members of its family, it has a rounded, extensible body, and its soft skin is covered with irregularly-arranged dermal spinules resembling hairs. Its large mouth is forwardly extensible, allowing it to swallow prey as large as itself. The coloring of its body is extremely variable because individual fish tend to match their living environments.

Frogfishes have the capacity to change coloration and pigment pattern, taking only a few weeks to adapt. The dominant coloration varies from yellow to brownish-orange, passing through a range of shades, but it can also be green, gray, brown, almost white, or even completely black without any pattern. Body and fins can be marked with roughly parallel dark stripes or elongated blotches, some with rays radiating outward from the eye.[6]

The first dorsal spine, the illicium, tips forward, and is modified for use like a fishing rod. Its tip has a characteristic worm-like esca (lure) which, when waved, attracts unsuspecting prey. The dorsal spine is composed of two to seven elongated appendages. The lure is a way to easily distinguish A. striatus from Antennarius hispidus, which otherwise has similar physical characteristics (stripes, coloration, cutaneous appendages) and with which it is often confused.[3] The illicium has the same length as the second dorsal spine and it is often darkly banded. The second dorsal spine is practically vertical and is movable, while the third one is bent towards the back of the body. They are well separated from each other and also from the dorsal fin.[6]

The pectoral fins are angled, and with the pelvic fins, allow the frogfish to "walk" on the sea bottom and to keep a stable position for ambush.[7]

Distribution

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The striated frogfish is found in the tropical and subtropical waters from the Indian Ocean to the center of the Pacific Ocean, and in the Atlantic Ocean on the western coast of Africa and from the New Jersey coast to the southern Brazilian coast including the Gulf of Mexico and the Caribbean. The only waters these fish are not found in are the Mediterranean and the Arctic.[8] Williams (1989) and Arnold and Pietsch (2012), however, considered Antennarius striatus a species complex, and the putative synonym Antennarius scaber is apparently a distinct species from A. striatus in having a bifid esca and 11–12 pectoral rays.[9][10][11]

Habitat

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This species inhabits shallow, sandy areas or rocky and coral reefs to deep waters. It can be found from the surface to 210 m (690 ft) with average occurrence at 40 m (130 ft) deep. They often mimic coral or sponges around them to blend in with the environment known as cryptic coloration.[12][6]

As general daily temperatures continue to rise, this poses a big problem for the oceans and their inhabitants that rely on the ecosystems within to survive. The frogfish is no exception, as they are dependent on coral reefs to blend in and prey on smaller fish. After a frogfish has been subjected to a certain environment, they are able to take in their settings and change color over the span of a few weeks to blend in with the surroundings. With the oceans gradually becoming warmer, their pH levels are lowering (becoming more acidic), causing the waters to hold less oxygen. This is greatly expressed in the coral reefs in regard to coral bleaching where habitats are being lost daily. These acidic conditions bleach the coral, causing it to lose all color. As coral loses its color, the frogfish must adapt and overcome or become more vulnerable to predators. This is seen through the species Antennarius maculatus where the frogfish has changed to a white color in order to blend in with the bleached coral in the Indian Ocean [13]

Behaviour

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External videos
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video icon Striated Frogfish Mating – YouTube

As with all frogfishes, A. striatus is a voracious carnivore which will devour all right-sized prey that pass within reach, usually other fish, but sometimes even its own kind. It can swallow prey its own size.[6]

Like other members of its family, it has a benthic and solitary lifestyle. They gather during mating period, but do not tolerate each other any more after the act of fertilization.[6] The family Antennariidae use a unique form of locomotion which includes a jet type like propulsion that involves breathing. Water is taken in from the mouth and expelled through tube like gill openings behind the pectoral fins that propel the fish forward by performing opercular exhalations [14] The family generally has a globulous body shape with a large mouth upturned in the front of the body. This modification of increased oral cavity and reduced gill openings combined with pulsed water jet like propulsion expelled from breathing allow the fish to propel itself along the floor. They also have a unique jointed pectoral and pelvic fins that allow them to walk along the floor using their anterior dorsal fin in conjunction with their anal tail. Their fins are not modified for actual swimming therefore they remain benthic on the ocean floor. While frogfish have the ability to take in their surroundings and camouflage, they also have the ability to express batesian mimicry where they mimic other dangerous species such as the sea anemone to prevent predators from attacking. An example of such is frogfishes mimicking sea urchins resting on the floor. These fish also have a defense mechanism for when they are found by predators which includes swelling their body with water and remaining inflated to make swallowing difficult. Frogfish are carnivorous, mainly feeding on a diet of small marine fish and crustaceans, but have been known to perform in acts of cannibalism. A. striatus is one of the rare species of this family that exhibits a chemical attractant as well when fishing which is mainly used at night when light is unavailable. It is also observed that the esca is very susceptible to predators therefore the fish rolls it up close to the body when not hunting, and in some species, such as the A. pauciradiatus and A. randalli they have a pocket like structure they can place the esca in between the second and third dorsal spine. Frogfish have one of the fastest eating methods known in the animal kingdom, the fish lacks any teeth and uses suction to inhale its food whole and live. They expand their oral cavity by lowering the lower jaw and extending the upper. The trick remains in gaining the preys attention by moving their illicium usually in an arch like or wiggly fashion to mimic that of a small distressed animal. Once the frogfish can bring their prey close enough, they are able to inhale their prey in six thousandths of a second.[7]

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Striated frogfish

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The striated (Antennarius striatus), also known as the hairy frogfish, is a benthic marine ray-finned belonging to the Antennariidae, distinguished by its short, globose body covered in bifurcate dermal spinules that create a textured, hair-like surface for among reefs and rubble. As an , it deploys an elongate tipped with an esca resembling a to lure prey, which it engulfs whole using its expansive mouth capable of accommodating items nearly twice its body size. Exhibiting high variability in coloration and patterning—often featuring zebra-like stripes—this oviparous species deposits eggs in a ribbon-like sheath and attains a maximum total length of 25 cm. It occupies shallow to moderate depths (typically 10–90 m, extending to 210 m) on rocky, , sandy, or weedy substrates in tropical and subtropical waters, with a circumtropical distribution spanning the , western and eastern Atlantic, , , and southern African estuaries. This wide-ranging habitat preference underscores its adaptability, though populations remain stable without noted conservation concerns.

Taxonomy

Classification

The striated frogfish (Antennarius striatus) is a of marine fish classified in the kingdom Animalia, Chordata, class Actinopterygii, order Lophiiformes, family Antennariidae, genus Antennarius, and striatus. The binomial name Antennarius striatus was originally described by George Shaw in 1794, with Nodder as illustrator, though an earlier Ostracion knorrii Walbaum, 1792, was invalidated via reversal of precedence to maintain nomenclatural stability. Within the order Lophiiformes, which encompasses various anglerfishes characterized by dorsal-fin spines modified into illicia (lures), A. striatus belongs to the suborder Antennarioidei, distinguished by features such as a modified second dorsal-fin spine serving as a lure and for . The family Antennariidae includes about 14 genera and over 50 of frogfishes, primarily tropical and subtropical predators with globular bodies and pectoral fins adapted for "walking" on substrates. Taxonomic revisions of Antennariidae, based on morphological traits like escal morphology and skin texture, affirm A. striatus as a valid without recent synonymy challenges beyond the noted historical resolution. The species is assessed as Least Concern (LC) by the , reflecting its wide distribution and lack of major threats, though this status pertains to conservation rather than core .

Etymology

The name Antennarius derives from the Latin antenna (sensory appendage or feeler), alluding to the —a modified first spine that functions as a lure resembling an antenna to entice prey. The specific striatus originates from the Latin striatus (striped, furrowed, or channeled), referring to the prominent dark streaks and banded coloration pattern across the body and fins. The "striated " combines this striping descriptor with "frogfish," which evokes the ' squat, globular body shape, expansive mouth, and leg-like pectoral fins enabling a frog-like "walk" along substrates, alongside its sedentary ambush hunting akin to a frog awaiting prey. The was first described as striatus by George Shaw in 1794, later reclassified into Antennarius.

Description

Physical characteristics

The striated frogfish (Antennarius striatus) possesses a short, globose body that is expandable and lacks scales, instead featuring rough covered in bifurcated dermal spinules resembling hair-like filaments. These spinules contribute to its irregular, camouflaged texture. The maximum recorded length is 25 cm, though most individuals reach about 22 cm. A large terminal mouth equipped with numerous small villiform teeth dominates the anterior, enabling the consumption of prey nearly as large as the itself. The first dorsal spine is modified into an , a fishing-rod-like structure topped with an esca bulb adorned with small cirri but lacking denticles. The second dorsal spine lies near the anal fin base, while the dorsal fin has 11-12 rays and the anal fin 6-8 rays, both rounded in shape. Pectoral fins form small lobes adapted for substrate ambulation, resembling limbs, and pelvic fins are diminutive; a caudal peduncle is absent. Coloration varies extensively for , spanning light yellow, orange, brown, gray, or green hues, frequently accented by dark crossbars, uneven parallel stripes, blotches, or spots with pale edges on the head, body, and fins. Males typically display more intense pigmentation and elongated cutaneous appendages compared to females.

Adaptations for predation and camouflage

The striated frogfish (Antennarius striatus) exhibits highly specialized camouflage through its skin texture and coloration, enabling it to masquerade as environmental elements such as algae, sponges, or seaweed. Its body is adorned with numerous hair-like dermal spinules or villi, which replicate the filamentous structures of macroalgae and provide a tactile mimicry that enhances visual blending in coral reefs and rubble habitats. This species demonstrates by altering its pigmentation over periods of weeks to several months following relocation to new substrates, achieving at least four distinct color phases ranging from heavily striped patterns to spots or uniform hues in browns, yellows, greens, and blues. Such changes facilitate long-term , reducing detection by both predators and prey in varied benthic environments. For predation, the striated frogfish functions as a sit-and-wait , relying on its to remain undetected while employing an —a modified anterior spine functioning as a —tipped with an esca lure that mimics small or worms to entice passing and crustaceans. Once prey approaches within 5-10 body lengths, the frogfish executes a , expanding its highly elastic mouth and to engulf victims whole in as little as 6 milliseconds, facilitated by inward-projecting teeth and a powerful mechanism. This strategy minimizes energy expenditure, with the often remaining motionless for days between successful hunts.

Distribution and habitat

Geographic distribution

The striated frogfish (Antennarius striatus) occupies a circumtropical distribution in tropical and subtropical marine waters, spanning the , eastern Atlantic, and western Atlantic oceans. In the , it ranges from the and East African coast eastward through the to the central Pacific, including records from the , , , , and . In the Atlantic, eastern populations extend from Senegal southward along the African coast to southwestern Africa, with occasional records in weedy estuaries along southern Africa's east coast. Western Atlantic occurrences span from off , USA, southward via and , through the and island groups, to the southern tip of including . This wide range reflects the species' adaptability to varied coastal environments, though distributions may include vagrant or sporadic records outside core habitats.

Habitat preferences

The striated frogfish (Antennarius striatus) primarily inhabits benthic environments in marine and occasionally brackish waters, showing a strong association with reefs. It occupies rocky and reefs, as well as softer substrates such as sand and rubble, where it remains largely sedentary. Depth preferences range from 10 to 219 meters, though it is most commonly encountered at shallower depths up to 40 meters, with an average occurrence around 40 meters in Atlantic populations. In certain regions, such as weedy estuaries along the east coast of , it adapts to structured, vegetated nearshore habitats. These preferences facilitate its cryptic lifestyle, allowing integration with varied bottom types from structured to open sandy areas.

Behavior and ecology

Locomotion and hunting strategies

The striated frogfish (Antennarius striatus) primarily locomotes across the sea floor using its modified pectoral and pelvic fins, which enable a slow, resembling that of a . The pectoral fins, structured with jointed, elbow-like elements including a scapulocoracoid and radials, articulate to support deliberate steps or hops, facilitating movement over substrates while maintaining balance. This fin-to-limb represents an independent evolutionary transition in teleosts, allowing the fish to reposition itself without relying on swimming, which it performs inefficiently due to its globular body shape. Supplementary propulsion can occur via jet-like expulsion of water from the gills, though walking predominates in benthic habitats. As an , the striated frogfish employs through rapid color modulation and skin spinules for substrate , remaining motionless to await prey within a limited striking . It deploys a specialized , the first dorsal-fin spine, tipped with a bioluminescent esca positioned near the , which functions as a lure in by imitating small such as worms or copepods to draw inquisitive closer. The esca's and motion—achieved via precise motoneuron innervation—enhance its deceptive appeal, particularly in low-light conditions. Upon prey approaching within one body length, the frogfish executes one of the fastest predatory strikes recorded, expanding its buccal cavity to engulf victims in under 4 milliseconds, capable of consuming items nearly twice its own size. This hydrodynamic suction mechanism, powered by rapid jaw protrusion and gill operculum closure, minimizes escape opportunities and underscores the species' reliance on precise neural control for illicium manipulation and feeding precision. Occasionally, individuals actively walk while wiggling the lure to solicit strikes, blending mobility with predation.

Diet and predation

The striated frogfish (Antennarius striatus) is an obligate carnivore that preys primarily on small benthic fishes and crustaceans, including flounders, shrimp gobies, and the invasive lionfish (Pterois volitans). Instances of have been documented, with adults occasionally consuming smaller conspecifics or juveniles of comparable size. Prey selection favors items that can fit within the frogfish's expandable mouth, which can accommodate victims up to twice the predator's body size through rapid hydraulic expansion of the oral cavity. Hunting occurs via an strategy, with the frogfish remaining motionless on the seafloor and deploying its —a modified dorsal-fin spine topped by an esca that mimics small like worms or —to attract prey. Upon approach, the strike is executed with predatory precision, often involving minimal body movement beyond ; occasional active stalking has been observed, such as slow pursuit of small flounders. This sit-and-wait tactic leverages and the esca's deceptive motion, enabling capture without prolonged chases that would betray the frogfish's position. As prey, striated frogfish face limited natural threats due to their cryptic coloration and defensive spines, but they are occasionally consumed by conspecifics, eels, lizardfishes, and scorpionfishes. Juveniles are more vulnerable to predation by larger fishes, though such events remain infrequent given the species' seclusion and .

Reproduction and life cycle

The striated frogfish (Antennarius striatus) is oviparous, with reproduction characterized by through free-spawning. Individuals lead solitary lives but form temporary pairs during the breeding period, when males display more intense coloration and elongated cutaneous appendages compared to females. typically involves the female pursuing the male, culminating in synchronized rushes to the water surface where spawning occurs; the female releases eggs while the male positions himself to release near her vent, with spawning events potentially repeated multiple times over several weeks. Post-fertilization, pairs separate quickly to avoid , as proximity can lead to one consuming the other. No is provided after spawning. Eggs are deposited in a buoyant, viscous structure known as an "egg " or raft, measuring 300–900 mm in length, 51–76 mm in width, and 8.2–16.4 mm in thickness, which floats to the surface for dispersal by ocean currents. Individual s are oval-shaped, with diameters of 0.62–0.70 mm, and sizes range from 73,000 to 288,000 s per spawning event. Embryonic development occurs rapidly, with in 2–5 days under ambient tropical conditions, yielding larvae measuring 5–10 mm in length. Larvae are pelagic, drifting in the for approximately one month while growing to 15–28 mm, during which they develop the morphological adaptations for a benthic existence, such as the and expanded pectoral fins. Settlement onto the seafloor marks the transition to a demersal, ambush-predatory lifestyle, with juveniles mimicking the cryptic habits of adults. The overall life span is estimated at a few years, with maturity reached at small sizes consistent with the high-fecundity strategy of frogfishes.

Conservation and human interactions

Conservation status and threats

The striated frogfish (Antennarius striatus) is classified as Least Concern (LC) on the , with the assessment dated 9 May 2013. This designation stems from the species' extensive distribution spanning the and eastern Atlantic regions, coupled with its adaptability to diverse benthic habitats including rocky reefs, areas, and sandy substrates from shallow waters to depths exceeding 200 meters, which support stable . No major population declines have been documented, and the species faces minimal targeted exploitation. Potential anthropogenic threats include localized degradation from pollution, coastal development, and deterioration linked to , though these impacts remain insufficient to elevate conservation concern due to the frogfish's broad range and resilient ecology. Collection for the commercial aquarium trade occurs sporadically, notably in the , but constitutes no significant pressure or population-level risk. Juveniles may experience predation from opportunistic marine fishes, yet adult and defensive behaviors effectively mitigate natural threats. Overall, the absence of acute pressures underscores the species' low vulnerability.

Role in aquarium trade and human impacts

The striated frogfish (Antennarius striatus) is occasionally harvested from wild populations for the marine aquarium trade, primarily in regions such as the and , where it is valued for its distinctive hairy appearance and capabilities. Commercial availability is documented through aquarium suppliers, with live specimens offered at retail prices starting around $120 USD, reflecting its niche appeal among hobbyists seeking unusual predatory . In , it demands robust aquarium conditions, including high to handle waste production and a varied diet of live or thawed crustaceans and small to mimic natural feeding, though survival rates can vary due to its specialized ambush lifestyle. Collection methods for the trade, often involving hand-capture by divers, can disrupt local reef ecosystems by damaging benthic habitats and altering predator-prey dynamics, as the global industry sources over 90% of its from wild stocks, exerting pressure on . For A. striatus, such harvesting remains incidental rather than intensive, with no evidence of large-scale commercial fisheries targeting it directly. Broader human impacts include habitat loss from coastal development, sedimentation, and pollution, which degrade the coral reefs, rocky substrates, and seagrass areas essential to the species' sedentary lifestyle across its tropical distribution. These anthropogenic stressors reduce available microhabitats for and prey ambushing, potentially exacerbating localized declines where trade collection overlaps with . No quantitative data indicate population-level crashes attributable to these factors for A. striatus specifically, owing to its broad range from the to the eastern Pacific.

Scientific research

Neurological and physiological studies

A 2024 study utilizing biocytin tracing and SV2 revealed that motoneurons controlling the illicium—the modified first ray serving as a —in Antennarius striatus are uniquely located in the dorsolateral zone of the ventral horn at the medullo-spinal boundary. These motoneurons receive innervation from the dorsal ramus of the occipital , which supplies the illicial muscles responsible for precise movements mimicking prey. Morphologically, these "fishing motoneurons" exhibit a single stem extending dorsolaterally into the funiculus, with arborizations primarily at intermediate and dorsal gray matter levels, indicating specialized synaptic integration for rhythmic shaking or bobbing of the and esca to attract prey. This configuration contrasts with motoneurons for the second to fourth dorsal fins or pectoral fins, which occupy ventrolateral or ventromedial zones, and trunk muscles in dorsomedial areas, underscoring neural segregation adapted to the frogfish's strategy of energy-efficient waiting and targeted luring. Physiologically, this neural setup enables fine essential for the illicium's independent operation, distinct from standard fin propulsion, facilitating deceptive predation without compromising or . The species maintains via a gas bladder, allowing prolonged stationary postures on substrates, while small, posteriorly positioned openings support low metabolic demands during inactivity; however, dedicated physiological research on respiratory efficiency or chromatophore-mediated color adaptation—enabling environmental matching over weeks—remains sparse beyond observational accounts.

Genomic and evolutionary insights

The genome of Antennarius striatus was assembled to chromosome level in 2024, spanning 548.56 Mb with a contig N50 of 21.05 Mb and 99.35% of the assembly anchored to 24 chromosomes, representing the highest-quality frogfish genome to date. This assembly, derived from Illumina, PacBio, and Hi-C sequencing, identifies 20,623 protein-coding genes and reveals low heterozygosity (0.42%), facilitating analyses of synteny and structural variations compared to other teleosts. The resource enables comparative genomics within Lophiiformes, highlighting conserved chromosomal blocks that align with vertebrate ancestors. Phylogenetically, A. striatus belongs to the family Antennariidae in the suborder Antennarioidei of order Lophiiformes, with molecular analyses recovering Antennarius within a alongside Fowlerichthys, Histrio, and Antennatus, distinct from a sister including Rhycherus. This , based on mitochondrial and nuclear markers, correlates with biogeographic patterns, as Antennariidae exhibit primarily tropical and subtropical shallow-water distributions, suggesting driven by vicariance and benthic specialization during the Eocene-Oligocene. evidence includes the earliest articulated Antennariidae skeleton, an Eocene Antennarius sp. from Monte Bolca, , indicating the family's antiquity and early evolution of predation traits. Genomic data from A. striatus provide preliminary insights into adaptations underpinning frogfish ecology, such as genes associated with pigmentation for dynamic , neural circuits for esca (lure) via bacterial , and pectoral modifications enabling "walking" locomotion. Comparative analyses reveal expanded gene families in sensory and muscular pathways, potentially linked to the illicium's motoneuron specialization for prey attraction, a trait evolved independently in lophiiforms from percomorph ancestors. These features underscore A. striatus as a model for studying genetic bases of morphological stasis and rapid evolutionary shifts in benthic strategies, though full functional annotations remain ongoing.

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