Giant Frogfish
Antennarius commerson · an-ten-AIR-ee-us KOM-er-son
diurnalsolitaryLeast Concern
Friendly
Superpower
Has the fastest strike of any fish — it engulfs prey in about six milliseconds.
At a glance
- Size
- typically 20 cm, up to 38 cm
- Lifespan
- 5–10 years
- Depth
- 1–45 m
Habitat
Reefs and rubble, often perched beside a matching sponge.
Diet
Fish and crustaceans, ambushed at point-blank range.
Can I eat it?
No — this one is not eaten.
Fun facts
- It dangles a built-in fishing rod and lure above its mouth.
- Its strike is one of the fastest movements in the animal kingdom.
- It can change colour over days to match a nearby sponge.