Antennarius coccineus
| Antennarius coccineus | |
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| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Actinopterygii |
| Order: | Lophiiformes |
| Family: | Antennariidae |
| Genus: | Antennarius |
| Species: | A. coccineus |
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| Antennarius coccineus (Lesson, 1831) | |
Antennarius coccineus and its X-ray image, revealing a large prey in its stomach
The scarlet frogfish (Antennarius coccineus) is a species of frogfish found in the Red Sea and East Africa. It growth up to 13 cm (5.1 in) and uses its rock-like appearance to blend with the surroundings. Antennarius coccineus feeds on small fishes by swallowing them whole.[1]
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