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Front-facing view of a pale deep-sea pink frogmouth fish illuminated against a black background

Pink frogmouth

Chaunax pictus

Not on exhibit
Animal type
Fishes
Ecosystem
Deep sea
Relatives
Sea toads, anglerfishes
Diet
Fish, octopus, worms, and nekton
Range
Worldwide from 660 to 3,300 ft. (200 to 1,000 m)
Size
Total length 16 inches (40 cm)

Meet the pink frogmouth

This fish sits on the seafloor and waits for their next meal. When unsuspecting prey swim too close, a frogmouth opens wide and gobbles up dinner.

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