frogfish
Refers to any fish of the family Antennariidae, especially the striated frogfish (Antennarius striatus). Typically written in katakana.
The frogfish waits motionlessly on the seabed for its prey.
Standard katakana spelling for this fish name.
Kanji spelling is rare; the word is usually written in kana.
Compound of 蛙 (kaeru, 'frog') and 鮟鱇 (ankō, 'anglerfish'), referring to its frog-like appearance and anglerfish family.