Sargassumfish

Sargassumfish

No good photo of this species is available yet, so this Illustration was created with ChatGPT Image 2.5. It is an attempt to get the anatomy and features right, and may contain small errors.

Name: Sargassumfish
Scientific Name: Histrio histrio
Family: Frogfishes
Scientific Family: Antennariidae
Source: WoRMS AphiaID 126533
Size: 1.5 - 4.5 in.
Depth Range: In shallow waters (0 – 15 ft.)
Sightings: Seen rarely

The Sargassumfish has many fleshy flaps that help it blend in with floating Sargassum. Its color can be brown, olive or yellow with mixed patterns and small white spots. It has a large mouth.

The Sargassumfish lives among floating mats of Sargassum in open water. It relies on camouflage and moves mainly when disturbed.