Randall's frogfish
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File:Randalls Frogfish.jpg
The Randalls's frogfish uses its pelvic fins to walk on the bottom and keep a stable position for ambush
Randall's frogfish or Antennarius randalli, is a marine fish belonging to the family Antennariidae.
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Description
The Randall's frogfish has long, claw-like pectoral fins that it uses for stabilization. The colors range from black to white and yellow to brown. Unlike other frogfish, it has small white spots on its body. It often hides under rocks or among sea weed to ambush its prey.[1]
Range
Randall's Frogfish is known from Easter Island
References
External links
- http://www.lembehresort.com/randall_s_frogfish_antennarius_randalli_c73.html
- http://www.frogfish.ch/species-arten/Antennarius-randalli.html
- http://www.fishbase.org/summary/Antennarius-randalli.html
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