Antennarius

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Antennarius is a genus of frogfishes known for their globular bodies, camouflaged skin, and specialized lure used to attract prey.

All labels observed (4)

Label Occurrences
Antennarius canonical 1
Antennarius commerson 1
Antennarius maculatus 1

How this entity was disambiguated

Statements (49)

Predicate Object
instanceOf genus
taxon
bodyShape globular body
camouflageFunction avoids predators
enhances ambush of prey
class Actinopterygii
commonName frogfishes
describedAs genus of frogfishes with globular bodies and specialized lure
diet crustaceans
small fishes
distribution subtropical regions
tropical Atlantic Ocean
tropical Indo-Pacific Ocean
ecologicalRole mesopredator
escaFunction imitates prey to attract other fishes
family Antennariidae
feedingStrategy sit-and-wait predator
uses lure to attract prey
habitat areas with sponges or algae
coral reefs
rocky reefs
sandy bottoms
hasAnatomicalStructure esca
illicium
hasTrait ambush predation
benthic lifestyle
camouflaged skin
cryptic coloration
dermal spinules
expandable stomach
large mouth
mimicry of sponges or algae
slow swimmer
wart-like protuberances
illiciumFunction acts as a fishing rod-like lure
kingdom Animalia
locomotion jet propulsion by expelling water through gills
walking on pectoral fins
marineHabitat subtropical seas
tropical seas
notableSpecies Antennarius commerson
linked to: Antennarius

Antennarius maculatus
linked to: Antennarius

Antennarius striatus
linked to: Antennarius
order Lophiiformes
parentTaxon Antennariidae
phylum Chordata
reproduction external fertilization
pelagic eggs
taxonRank genus

How these facts were elicited

Referenced by (4)

Full triples — surface form annotated when it differs from this entity's canonical label.

Antennariidae containsGenus Antennarius
Antennarius notableSpecies Antennarius striatus
linked to: Antennarius
Antennarius notableSpecies Antennarius maculatus
linked to: Antennarius
Antennarius notableSpecies Antennarius commerson
linked to: Antennarius