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]
View DetailsTaxonomy
Phylum |
Chordates
Chordata
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Class |
Fish
Actinopterygii
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Order |
Scorpionfishes and Flatheads
Scorpaeniformes
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Family |
Velvetfishes
Aploactinidae
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Statistics
- Species 1