Abantennarius coccineus

(Lesson, 1831)

Vernacular names
English : Scarlet frogfish
French : Antennaire écarlate

Classification
Class : Teleostei
Order : Lophiiformes
Family : Antennariidae
Notes : No subspecies known.

Identification
Adults can reach a length up to 13 cm although it is usually smaller. Very warty skin with small white skin-extensions covering its body. Coloration variable, from yellowish to almost red with very faint dark spot at basis of dorsal fin.

Range and habitat
The species occurs in the Indo-Pacific region, from Red Sea and East Africa to all central Pacific Islands, including Desventuradas islands. Found in tidepools, lagoons and seaward reefs, down to 75 meters deep.

Conservation
IUCN RED LIST : LEAST CONCERN
CITES : Not Listed
Status : The species is common in its huge range where suitable habitat occurs. It is rarely collected for the aquarium trade but may be facing loss of habitat.
Ex-Situ Programs : None known

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