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

$Warty Frogfish Antennarius maculatus occurs in the tropical Indo-West Pacific from the Maldives and Mauritius to Singapore, Indonesia, the Philippines, Papua New Guinea, the Solomon Islands and New Caledonia in a depth range from 1-15m, max. length 15cm.\nThe solitary species inhabits sheltered rocky reefs. Adults are frequently among algae, soft corals and sponges, like this specimen. Juveniles live openly on reefs looking like nudibranchs. Antennarius maculatus feeds on fishes. \nColoration is highly variable, ranging from cream to yellow, brown, or black with scattered dark circular spots and saddles or blotches ranging from white to pink, rust-red, or red. Heavily spotted individuals resemble Antennarius pictus. Antennarius maculatus usually has red or orange margins on all fins and the first band across the body diverts to the posterior edge of the eye which distinguishes it from Antennarius pictus. \nLembeh Strait, Indonesia \n1°27'13.1058 N 125°14'14.6331 E at 10m depth$

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

A Frogfish among corals in Anilao, Philippines

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

Porcupine fish swimming upwards to the surface from the coral real below.

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

frog fish underwater macrophography in Ambon indonesia

Underwater photography of tropical reef fish species in Papua New Guinea

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

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

The white frogfish is a unique and elusive species found around Mabul Island, Malaysia. Known for its comical appearance and excellent camouflage, this small fish blends seamlessly into its surroundings, typically hiding among corals or sponges. Its white color, along with the ability to change hues, allows it to remain nearly invisible to predators. Frogfish use a specialized lure on their heads to attract prey, making them fascinating to watch. Though difficult to spot, encountering a white frogfish during a dive in Mabul is a thrilling experience, showcasing the island’s rich marine biodiversity.

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

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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The Warty Frogfish (Antennarius maculatus) is a master of disguise, blending in perfectly with its surroundings to ambush unsuspecting prey. With its distinctive warts and irregular shape, this fish is a fascinating subject for underwater photography or videography.

small painted frogfish - Antennarius pictus

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

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

$Painted Frogfish Antennarius pictus occurs in the tropical Indo-Pacific from the Red Sea and East Africa to the Hawaiian and Society islands in a depth range from 0 to 75m, max. length 30cm. The species inhabits shallow sheltered reefs. Adults usually are with sponges, mimicking small sponges, nudibranchs or in this case, colonial ascidian. Marking patterns and color are highly variable. The different colorations are not due to different specimens or distinct subspecies but are instead phases of the same individual. Over days or weeks, the frogfish adjusts its color to match the substrate, coral, sponges, or other surroundings. \nThe species is an ambush predator, waiting patiently for unsuspecting prey that thinks it is swimming past a sponge or an ascidian. \nThis cream colored specimen is located above a Colonial Ascidian Didemnum sp., which it resembles surprisingly well. \nLembeh Strait, North Sulawesi, Indonesia\n1°29'33.414 N 125°15'40.446 E at 24m depth$

Giant Frogfish - Antennarius commerson. Amazing underwater world of Indonesia.

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Eye level with a Juvenille Warty (Clown) Frogfish (Antennarius maculatus) sat between soft coral. Photographed at Lembeh Strait, Indonesia.

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