Humpback Anglerfish
Tetrabrachium Ocellatum
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Quick Facts
Distribution
Species Interaction
Aquarium & Reef
The Humpback Anglerfish like most frogfish are small but unique fish with their arm like pectoral fins they use to get around the seabed. They are often sought-after by scuba divers, snorkelers and those with aquariums. Within Australia, the Humpback Anglerfish is found in the northern parts of the country; Western Australia, Northern Territory & Queensland.
Scientific Classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Actinopterygii
Order: Lophiiformes
Family: Tetrabrachiidae
Genus: Tetrabrachium
Species: Tetrabrachium ocellatum
Conservation Status
Based on the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), the Humpback Anglerfish is currently categorised as “Least Concern”(LC).
LC is the lowest category on the scale for risk with “Extinct”(EX) being the highest.
Fish Taste Quality
Humpback Anglerfish are a edible fish but not a targeted species for consumption.
Taste Rating: 0/5
