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Lophiocharon

Lophiocharon trisignatus

(Richardson, 1844)

Threespotted Frogfish

Not Reef Tank Suitable

Not Suitable for Fish-Only Tank

Range: Indo-West Pacific Ocean: Singapore and the Philippines to the western and northern coasts of Australia.

Size: 7 inches (17 cm)

Natural Environment: Inhabits inshore reefs and is usually found at depths between about 6 to 80 feet (2 – 20 m), and basically feeds on small fishes and crustaceans.

General Husbandry: Has various color forms, e.g., brown, reddish brown, light green, all with various markings. Has not been purposely collected for the trade. Yet may show up as an “Assorted Frogfish.’ Care would be similar to others in this family.

Taxonomy:

    Order: Lophiiformes

    Suborder: Antennarioidei

    Family: Antennariidae

    Subfamily: Antennariinae

    Genus: Lophiocharon

FYI: Shown here for identification only.

 Lophiocharon trisignatus (Threespotted Frogfish)
Photo © John Randall
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