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A Striated, or Hairy frogfish sits in the dark waiting to ambush prey in Lembeh Strait, Indonesia. This well-camouflaged fish is rarely seen because it blends into its surroundings so well.

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

$The white frogfish head is one of the most distinctive features of this fascinating creature, commonly spotted around Mabul Island, Malaysia. Known for its unique, almost comical appearance, the frogfish has a bulbous, wide head and a large, flat body that allows it to blend effortlessly into its surroundings. The head is especially intriguing due to its specialized lure, a fleshy appendage called an esca, located on top of its head. This lure mimics the movement of small prey, such as shrimp or small fish, which the frogfish uses to attract its food.\n\nMabul’s clear, nutrient-rich waters and diverse coral reefs offer the perfect environment for frogfish, though they are often difficult to spot due to their incredible camouflage. The white color of some frogfish allows them to blend in seamlessly with lighter-colored corals and sponges, making them a challenge to find, even for experienced divers.\n\nEncounters with a white frogfish at Mabul are memorable, as they are slow-moving, ambush predators, relying on stealth rather than speed to capture prey. Their strange, endearing head and slow, deliberate movements make them a favorite subject for underwater photographers and a fascinating highlight of any dive around Mabul Island.$

Yellow Weedy Scorpionfish (Rhinopias frondosa). Anilao, Philippines

Striped or Hairy frogfish yellow variation, Gestreifter Anglerfisch (Antennarius striatus)

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

A well-camouflaged frogfish uses its esca and illicium, a biological fishing pole, to attract prey close enough to engulf and consume in Lembeh Strait, Indonesia.

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

Striated frogfish (Antennarius striatus), also known as the hairy frogfish.

$Giant Frogfish or Giant Anglerfish or Commerson's Frogfish Antennarius commerson occurs widespread in the tropical Indo-Pacific and Eastern Pacific in a depth range from 1 to 50m, usually not deeper than 20m, max. length 45cm. \nIt is one of the largest frogfish species and comes in a variety of colors as green, brown, yellow, orange, black and gray, like this specimen. \nCommerson's Frogfish is not easy to detect, as shape, colour and pattern match perfectly with sponges, concealing that he is a fish, not a sponge. For this ambush predator is is easier to eat and less probable to be eaten. \nLembeh Strait, Indonesia \n1°28'47.196 N 125°14'12.42 E at 6m depth by night$

The Stone Fish (Synanceia verrucosa) is an extremely poisonous fish from tropical waters

Yellow nudibranch eggs. Close up Abstract. Exploring and enjoying Beautiful Sea Life macro . Underwater scene at clear mediterranean sea. Scuba diver point of view. Greece Europe. Underwater photography. Photographed with Nikonos V, 35mm lens Macro 1:1 (real size 24x36mm) on Fujichrome Velvia 50

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

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Mysterious detail of a close-up view showing water droplets on a dark surface surrounded by blurred, orange tones, evoking an abstract and organic feeling.

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.

$Giant Frogfish or Giant Anglerfish or Commerson's Frogfish Antennarius commerson occurs widespread in the tropical Indo-Pacific and Eastern Pacific in a depth range from 1 to 50m, usually not deeper than 20m, max. length 45cm. \nIt is one of the largest frogfish species and comes in a variety of colors as green, brown, grey, orange, black and yellow, like this specimen. \nCommerson's Frogfish is not easy to detect, as shape, colour and pattern match perfectly with sponges, concealing that he is a fish, not a sponge. For this ambush predator is is easier to eat and less probable to be eaten. \nLembeh Strait, Indonesia \n1°27'13.104 N 125°14'14.634 E at 11m depth$

Close-up of a Giant Frogfish (Antennarius Commerson). Misool, Raja Ampat, Indonesia

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

small painted frogfish - Antennarius pictus

Juvenile Giant Frogfish (pale pink phase) found on Sponge.

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