Three-spot frogfish (Lophiocharon trisignatus)

Scientific name: Lophiocharon trisignatus Richardson, 1844

The Three-spot frogfish (Lophiocharon trisignatus) is a marine fish of the family Antennariidae. Native range: Indo-West Pacific, Philippines to the western and northern coasts of Australia.

Biology

A benthic species which occurs in inshore waters near reefs. Oviparous. Egg clusters are attached to the side of the body of the male parent, either as brooding strategy or as aid in luring other fish for food.

Source: FishBase, licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

Species facts

Scientific name: Lophiocharon trisignatus
Family: Antennariidae (Frogfishes)
Order: Lophiiformes (Anglerfishes)
Class: Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length: 14.7
Depth range: 26–52 m (85–171 ft)
Environment: Marine; reef-associated; non-migratory; depth range 26 - 52 m
Climate: Tropical
Distribution: Indo-West Pacific: Philippines to the western and northern coasts of Australia.
Conservation status (IUCN): Not Evaluated
Threat to humans: Harmless
Uses: Fisheries: of no interest
Resilience: Medium, minimum population doubling time 1.4 - 4.4 years (Fec = 650)

Sources

Taxonomy, distribution and biology data: FishBase (Froese, R. and D. Pauly, eds.), licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

Last updated 27 September 2026