Histrio [Histrio]

Description

Histrio, commonly known as sargassumfish, inhabit floating seaweed rafts, particularly sargassum. They are superbly adapted to this unique environment, with their weed-like appearance providing perfect camouflage. Sargassumfish are ambush predators, feeding on small fish and invertebrates that seek refuge in the seaweed.

Species
Marbled Frogfish [Histrio marmoratus]
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Taxonomy
Phylum Chordates
Chordata
Class Fish
Actinopterygii
Order Scorpionfishes and Flatheads
Scorpaeniformes
Family Velvetfishes
Aploactinidae
Statistics
  • Species 1