Histrio histrio [Sargassum fish]
Description
The Sargassum fish, also known as the Frogfish, is a species of marine fish in the family Antennariidae. It inhabits the floating seaweed of the Sargasso Sea in the Atlantic Ocean. This species is characterized by its ability to camouflage itself within its environment. It has a mottled appearance and can change its color to match the seaweed within which it lives. It is a voracious predator, feeding on a variety of small creatures.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Chordates
Chordata
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|---|---|
| Class |
Fish
Actinopterygii
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| Order |
Scorpionfishes and Flatheads
Scorpaeniformes
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| Family |
Leaffishes
Taenianotidae
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| Genus |
Leaffish
Taenianotus
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