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Warty Frogfish Antennarius maculatus occurs in the tropical Indo-West Pacific from the Maldives and Mauritius to Singapore, Indonesia, the Philippines, Papua New Guinea, the Solomon Islands and New Caledonia in a depth range from 1-15m, max. length 15cm.The solitary species inhabits sheltered rocky reefs. Adults are frequently among algae, soft corals and sponges, like this specimen. Juveniles live openly on reefs looking like nudibranchs. Antennarius maculatus feeds on fishes. Coloration is highly variable, ranging from cream to yellow, brown, or black with scattered dark circular spots and saddles or blotches ranging from white to pink, rust-red, or red. Heavily spotted individuals resemble Antennarius pictus. Antennarius maculatus usually has red or orange margins on all fins and the first band across the body diverts to the posterior edge of the eye which distinguishes it from Antennarius pictus. Lembeh Strait, Indonesia 1°27'13.1058 N 125°14'14.6331 E at 10m depth

Hairy Frogfish, small juvenile - Antennarius striatus. Underwater macro world of tropical seas.

$The yellow frogfish is a striking and rare sight in the waters around Mabul Island, Malaysia. Known for its vibrant yellow color and unusual, almost comical appearance, this small, anglerfish-like creature blends into its surroundings with remarkable camouflage. The yellow hue helps it hide among coral reefs, sponges, and other underwater structures, making it a challenge to spot despite its bold color.\n\nOne of the frogfish’s most fascinating features is its esca, a specialized lure on its head that mimics the movement of small prey. This lure attracts fish or shrimp close enough for the frogfish to ambush them with astonishing speed, despite its slow movements.\n\nMabul’s clear waters and rich coral reefs provide an ideal environment for these elusive predators. While spotting a yellow frogfish requires patience and keen eyes, encountering one during a dive is an unforgettable experience, offering a glimpse into the incredible diversity of marine life that thrives in Mabul’s vibrant ecosystems.$

A juvenile frogfish resting on the seafloor in a shallow underwater environment.Its unusual body shape and textured skin highlight the diversity of marine life found in coastal reef ecosystems.This image is suitable for educational materials, marine biology content, biodiversity topics, and nature-related publications.

Underwater Red Scorpionfish fish deep in sea Sea life Mediterranean sea Scorpaena scrofa Scuba diver point of view

Eye level with a Giant Frogfish (Antennarius commerson) sat on soft coral. Small cardinalfish in the background. Photographed at Lembeh Strait, Indonesia.

Painted frogfish Antennarius pictus, Lembeh Indonesia

Painted Frogfish Antennarius pictus occurs in the tropical Indo-Pacific from the Red Sea and East Africa to the Hawaiian and Society islands in a depth range from 0 to 75m, max. length 30cm. The species inhabits shallow sheltered reefs. Adults usually are with sponges, mimicking small sponges or nudibranchs. Marking patterns and colour are highly variable. The different colorations are not due to different specimens or distinct subspecies but are instead phases of the same individual. Over days or weeks, the frogfish adjusts its color to match the substrate, coral, sponges, or other surroundings. The species is an ambush predator, waiting patiently for unsuspecting prey that thinks it is swimming past a sponge. This orange-red specimen was opening his mouth from time to time. Lembeh Strait, North Sulawesi, Indonesia1°28'47.196 N 125°14'12.42 E at 12m depth

Close-up of a cute Clown (Warty) Frogfish (antennarius maculatus) on an Asian tropical coral reef

A camouflaged frogfish rests motionless on an algae-covered underwater structure, blending seamlessly into its surroundings. The textured body and mottled coloration make the fish nearly indistinguishable from the encrusted surface, demonstrating effective camouflage and ambush predation. This image is ideal for themes related to marine biology, underwater wildlife, artificial reefs, camouflage in nature, and ocean ecosystems.

White Clown Frogfish (Antennarius maculatus, aka Warty Frogfish). Anilao, Philippines

Cabezon, Scorpaenichthys marmoratus, California Coast, Family Cottidae.

Sea life Orange Tube sponge from scuba diver point of view. Close up, macro Underwater photo

$The Hispid Frogfish or Shaggy Angler Antennarius hispidus occurs in the tropical Indo-West Pacific in still muddy habitats that are either deep or offshore in a depth range from 0-90m. The color of this species is highly variable. This is a young specimen in a yellow phase. Lembeh Strait, North Sulawesi, Indonesia 1°29'7 \$

Commerson's frogfish (Antennarius commerson), Zanzibar, Tanzania

Brightly Colored Painted Frogfish antennarius pictus on a Tropical Coral Reef. High quality photo

Underwater photography of tropical reef fish species in Papua New Guinea

PG Island, Oriental Mindoro Province, Philippines - Close-up of marine life

emperor angelfish, Mutton snapper,French angelfish, sea horse, Cuttlefish , stone fish

Yellow Painted Frogfish (Antennarius pictus) on a Coral. Ambon, Indonesia

Sea life Macro orange soft sponge Aquatic organism Scuba diver point of view

$Painted Frogfish Antennarius pictus occurs in the tropical Indo-Pacific from the Red Sea and East Africa to the Hawaiian and Society islands in a depth range from 0 to 75m, max. length 30cm. The species inhabits shallow sheltered reefs. Adults usually are often with sponges, mimicking them or nudibranchs. Marking patterns and colour are highly variable. The different colorations are not due to different specimens or distinct subspecies but are instead phases of the same individual. Over days or weeks, the frogfish adjusts its color to match the substrate, coral, sponges, or other surroundings. \nThe species is an ambush predator, waiting patiently for unsuspecting prey that thinks it is swimming past a sponge. \nThis yellow specimen was encountered on an soft coral in the Lembeh Strait, North Sulawesi, Indonesia\n1°29'33.414 N 125°15'40.446 E at 20m depth$

A Painted frogfish, Antennarius pictus, sits on the seafloor of Lembeh Strait, Indonesia, waiting to ambush prey. Frogfish are predators of reef fish, crustaceans, and small cephalopods.

A camouflaged frogfish rests among coral and algae, blending perfectly into the surrounding reef environment. The textured body and cryptic coloration make the fish difficult to distinguish from the coral, showcasing an effective ambush predator adapted for camouflage. Ideal for themes related to marine biology, underwater wildlife, coral reef ecosystems, adaptation, and camouflage in nature.

Hairy Frogfish - Antennarius striatus. Underwater macro world of Tulamben, Bali, Indonesia.

Aquatic sponge and a female diver on the Little Cayman Island in the Caribbean sea

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