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Freckled frogfish (Abantennarius drombus)
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Freckled frogfish (Abantennarius drombus) specimen
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Antennariidae

Freckled frogfish

Abantennarius drombus

Hawaii endemic freckled master of camouflage

  • Tropical
  • Regional distribution
  • Marine fish
  • Pacific Ocean
  • Small
  • Tropical fish

Abantennarius drombus, freckled frogfish or Hawaiian freckled frogfish, is a species of marine ray-finned fish belonging to the family Antennariidae, the frogfishes. The freckled frogfish is endemic to the Hawaiian Islands. Because of the fish's expertise in camouflage and small range, there have been few instances of observation and study.

Maximum length
12 cm
Water
Marine
Distribution
Eastern Pacific: Hawaiian Islands; including Johnston Atoll.
Conservation status
LCLeast Concern

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