Frogfish

Antennarius spp.

Camouflaged ambush anglerfish that lures prey with a modified fin spine.

Encounter score63

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The Frogfish (Antennarius spp.) is a marine species divers can encounter. Typical size: 5–25 cm. Usually seen at 3–25 m depth. Where to see it: Malapascua.

Summarised from DIVE-SEEK's recorded catalogue data; omitted values are not yet recorded.

Taxonomic rank

genus

Typical size

5–25 cm (total_length)

Maximum size

40 cm

Typical depth

3–25 m

Maximum depth

100 m

Conservation status

Research in progress

Photography difficulty

4 /5

Activity pattern

Diurnal and nocturnal ambush, largely static.

Description

Genus-level record covering the Antennarius frogfishes; individual species are hard to separate in the field and can be split out later. Conservation status not populated: it varies by species and no verified reading is recorded.

Habitat

Reef, sponge, rubble and muck habitats.

Behaviour

Sits motionless, wiggling a lure; swallows prey in milliseconds.

Diet

Fish and crustaceans taken by ambush.

Social behaviour

Solitary.

Photography notes

Finding it is the hard part; it will not move once found. Snoot or side light to separate it from the background.

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Destinations

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Malapascua

Philippines

Encounter likelihood: common

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