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

$Devil Scorpionfish or False Stonefish Scorpaenopsis diabolus occurs in the tropical Indo-Pacific on rubble or weedy coralline-rock bottoms of reef flats and lagoon and seaward reefs in a depth range from 1-70m, max. length 30cm. \n\nScorpaenopsis diabolus is relatively uncommon. When disturbed, the species flashes its inner pectoral fins. The venomous dorsal sting can inflict a painful injury. The species occurs solitary like this specimen or in pairs and is often partly buried. \n\nThis specimen was encountered in the Lembeh Strait, Indonesia \n1°28'47.196 N 125°14'12.42 E at 22m depth$

A Frogfish among corals in Anilao, Philippines

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

small painted frogfish - Antennarius pictus

$White froggies, or white frogfishes, are a fascinating and elusive species commonly found around Mabul Island, Malaysia. These small, anglerfish-like creatures are known for their unique, comical appearance, with large, bulbous heads and broad, flattened bodies. Their white color helps them blend seamlessly into their surroundings, often hiding among corals, sponges, or algae. This camouflage, combined with their ability to shift hues, makes them challenging to spot even for experienced divers.\n\nOne of the most intriguing features of white frogfishes is their esca, a specialized lure on their heads. This fleshy appendage mimics the movement of small prey, attracting fish or shrimp within striking distance. Once prey is near, the frogfish ambushes it with incredible speed and precision, despite their slow-moving nature.\n\nMabul Island’s clear waters and vibrant coral reefs provide the perfect habitat for these stealthy predators. They are masters of disguise, often blending into the reef and requiring keen eyes to find. Encountering a white froggie during a dive is a thrilling experience, offering a glimpse into the incredible biodiversity of the island’s marine life. For divers, spotting a white frogfish is a highlight of exploring the underwater world of Mabul, showcasing the unique and often hidden wonders of the ocean.$

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$Colour variations of Leaf Scorpionfish Taenianotus triacanthus include white, pink, yellow, tan, brown and black with mottling. The species occurs in the tropical Indo-Pacific in a depth range from 5-135m, usually 5- 20m, max. length 10cm. \nThe species has the habit of mimicking a dead leaf by swaying from side to side. \n\nSince the fish has a narrow body, the backlight penetrates almost everywhere.\n\nLembeh Strait, Indonesia \n1°25'51.2087 N 125°11'5.1449 E at 5m depth$

Underwater photography beauty deep sea, red ascidiacea tunicate Halocynthia papillosa, yellow coral orange sponge fish reef Sea life. Scuba diver point of view

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

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.

$Two-stick Stingfish Inimicus filamentosus occurs in the Western Indian Ocean from the Red Sea and East Africa to Indonesia, the Philippines and the Maldives on sand and rubble bottoms of coral reefs in a depth range from shallow to 55m, max. standard legth 25cm, common 20cm. \n\nThe skin is without scales except along the lateral line, and is covered with venomous spines and wartlike glands which give it a knobby appearance. \nMales and females look the same. \n\nInimicus filamentosus is an ambush predator, feeding on fishes. It is a nocturnal species that typically lies partially buried on the sea floor or on a coral head during the day, covering itself with sand and other debris to further camouflage itself. \n\nWhen disturbed by a scuba diver or a potential predator, it fans out its brilliantly colored pectoral and caudal fins as a warning. Once dug in, it is very reluctant to leave its hiding place. When it does move, it displays an unusual mechanism of locomotion crawling slowly along the seabed, employing the four lower rays (two on each side) of its pectoral fins as legs. \n\nLembeh Strait, Indonesia \n1°28'8.916 N 125°14'39.102 E at 19m depth$

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

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

Yellow Warty frogfish (Clown frogfish), Philippines

Painted Frogfish (hunting) - Antennarius pictus. Amazing underwater macro world of Tulamben, Bali, Indonesia.

Frogfishes are any member of the anglerfish family Antennariidae, of the order Lophiiformes

$In large aggregations, Yellow Sea Cucumbers Colochirus robustus are often misidentified as corals. Colochirus robustus occurs in the tropical Central Indo-Pacific in a depth range from 1-25m, max. length 7cm. When feeding, the species extends the branchy feeding arms into the current. There are multiple reproduction options; instead of spawning, when getting large, the species can split into two: In a few days, the head end is ready to leave, whilst the rear end takes about a week to grow an own head! \nThese specimen aggregate on an old whip coral overgrown by sponges, hydroids and ascidians. \nTriton Bay, Indonesia \n3°55'0.858 S 134°6'6.102 E at 12m depth$

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

Hairy Frogfish (Antennarius Striatus), Lembeh Strait, Indonesia

Underwater photography of tropical reef fish species in Papua New Guinea

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