Antennariidae Collection

Sargassum fish (Histrio histrio) near the surface on floating Sargassum seaweed, Raja Ampat, West Papua, Indonesia, Pacific Ocean

Hairy frogfish / Striated frogfish (Antennarius striatus), portrait, Raja Ampat, West Papua, Indonesia, Pacific Ocean

Orange painted frogfish (Antennarius pictus) fishing. Here the frogfish is illuminated by a snooted strobe and the packground sand lit with a red LED torch. Bitung, North Sulawesi, Indonesia

Yellow warty frogfish (Antennarius maculatus) Seraya, Tulamben area, Bali, Indonesia. Java Sea

Sargassum fish (Histrio histrio) at the sea surface with floating sargassum weed. Hawaii

Golf-ball sized Painted frogfish (Antennarius pictus) waiting to ambush prey disguised as an orange sponge. Bitung, North Sulawesi, Indonesia. Lembeh Strait, Molucca Sea

RF- Wide angle portrait of Hairy frogfish (Antennarius striatus) waiting to ambush prey on black sand slope. Lembeh Strait, North Sulawesi, Indonesia. Molucca Sea

Tassled anglerfish (Rhycherus filamentosus) is almost perfectly camouflaged as it hides amongst marine life, waiting to ambush prey attracted to worm life lure

Hairy frogfish (Antennarius striatus) on a sandy seabed. Anilao, Batangas, Luzon, Philippines. Verde Island Passages, Tropical West Pacific Ocean

Warty frogfish (Antennarius maculatus) yawning in its hiding place amongst white sponges, Bitung, North Sulawesi, Indonesia, Molucca Sea

Painted frogfish (Antennarius pictus) portrait, Sipidan, Malaysia, Celebes Sea

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Juvenile Antennatus Frogfish - night dive, Seraya Secrets dive site, Seraya, Karangasem, Bali, Indonesia, Indian Ocean Juvenile Antennatus Frogfish - night dive, Seraya Secrets dive site, Seraya

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Painted Frogfish on sand - Bulakan dive site, Seraya, Kubu district, Karangasem, Bali, Indonesia, Indian Ocean Date: 07-Nov-19

Vintage Print of an Angler Fish, 1922 (screen print)
3035791 Vintage Print of an Angler Fish, 1922 (screen print) by American School, (20th century); (add.info.: Vintage print of a colorful subtropical sargassumfish or anglerfish (Histrio histrio)

Warty / Clown frogfish (Antennarius maculatus) male portrait, Anilao, Batangas, Luzon, Philippines, March

Golf-ball sized Painted frogfish (Antennarius pictus) waits to ambush prey disguised as an orange sponge. Bitung, North Sulawesi, Indonesia. Lembeh Strait, Molucca Sea

Sargassum fish (Histrio histrio) swimming with discarded fishing net, Dominica

Pair of Giant frogfish (Antennarius commersoni), male on the left, female above on right on sponges. Bitung, North Sulawesi, Indonesia. Lembeh Strait, Molucca Sea

Frogfish, Philippines
A Commersons frogfish (Antennarius commersoni) perched on a tube sponge; Philippines

Lophius histrio or The American toad-fish
Plate 111 - Naturgeschichte der auslõ«ñischen Fische : mit sechs und dreissig Ausgemalten kupfern nach originalen (1785-95) by Marcus Elieser Bloch

Front view of a hairy frogfish
A hairy frogfish (Antennarius striatus) uses its incredible camouflage to successfully capture prey in Lembeh Strait, Indonesia

A well-camouflaged frogfish waits to ambush prey
A well-camouflaged frogfish (Antennarius sp.) waits to ambush prey on a reef in Lembeh Strait, Indonesia. This area is known for its extremely high marine biodiversity

Painted frogfish, cream phase, Sulawesi, Indonesia
Painted frogfish (Antennarius pictus), cream phase, Bunaken National Park, Sulawesi, Indonesia

Yellow painted frogfish, side profile on volcanic sand, Bali
Yellow painted frogfish (Antennarius pictus), side profile on volcanic sand, Tulamben, Bali, Indonesia

Red and pink striated frogfish with large appendages, Lembeh Strait, Indonesia
Striated frogfish (Antennarius striatus), red and pink in color with large appendages, Lembeh Strait, Indonesia

A painted frogfish blends into its environment
A painted frogfish (Antennarius pictus) blends into its environment in Lembeh Strait, Indonesia. Lembeh Strait is known for its diverse array of bizarre marine organisms

Frogfish with large lure, open mouth, Lembeh Strait, Indonesia
Frogfish (Antennarius sp.), yellow/orange variety with large lure, open mouth, Lembeh Strait, Indonesia

Warty frogfish, Lembeh Strait, Indonesia

The eye of a giant frogfish (Antennarius commerson) refracts light into a rainbow of colors. This well-camouflaged species is found throughout the Indo-West Pacific region

A hairy frogfish waits to ambush prey on a reef
A hairy frogfish (Antennarius striatus) waits to ambush prey on a reef in Lembeh Strait, Indonesia. This area is known for its extremely high marine biodiversity

Close-up of a giant frogfish
The eye of a giant frogfish (Antennarius commerson) looks for prey on a reef in Lembeh Strait, Indonesia. This is a classic example of an ambush predator

A juvenile hairy frogfish, Lembeh Strait, Indonesia
A juvenile hairy frogfish (Antennarius striatus) of approximately 5mm length, Lembeh Strait, Indonesia

A large orange frogfish at Cocos Island in Costa Rica

A frogfish uses its effective camouflage to blend into its surroundings
An unidentified frogfish (Antennarius sp.) uses its effective camouflage to blend into its surroundings in Lembeh Strait, Indonesia

A hairy frogfish in Lembeh Strait, Indonesia
A hairy frogfish (Antennarius striatus) uses its incredible camouflage to successfully capture prey in Lembeh Strait, Indonesia

A giant frogfish blends into its reef surroundings in Indonesia
A giant frogfish (Antennarius commerson) blends into its reef surroundings in Komodo National Park, Indonesia. This beautiful area harbors extraordinary marine biodiversity

A giant frogfish hides from potential prey in a sponge
A giant frogfish (Antennarius commerson) hides from potential prey in a sponge in Lembeh Strait, Indonesia. Lembeh Strait is known for its diverse array of bizarre marine organisms

A juvenile painted frogfish on the seafloor
A juvenile painted frogfish (Antennarius pictus) sits on the seafloor of Komodo National Park, Indonesia. This tropical region in Indonesia is known for its spectacular coral reefs

A well-camouflaged frogfish waits to ambush prey on a reef
A well-camouflaged frogfish (Antennarius sp.) waits to ambush prey on a reef in Lembeh Strait, Indonesia. This area is known for its extremely high marine biodiversity

Warty Frogfish (Antennarius maculatus) adult, close-up of head, Rinca Island, Komodo N. P
Warty Frogfish (Antennarius maculatus) adult, close-up of head, Rinca Island, Komodo N.P. Lesser Sunda Islands, Indonesia, March

Spotfin Frogfish (Antennarius nummifer) adult, resting on black sand, Lembeh Straits, Sulawesi, Sunda Islands, Indonesia, September

Clown frogfish in seagrass
Portrait of a tiny juvenile clown frogfish, Antennarius maculatus. It is sheltering in the seagrass off the coast of Halmahera, Maluku Islands, Indonesia

Clown frogfish in seagrass in Indonesia
A juvenile yellow clown frogfish, Antennarius maculatus, sheltering in seagrass. Taken off the coast of Halmahera, Maluku Islands, Indonesia

Juvenile red spotfin frogfish
A bright red juvenile spotfin frogfish, Antennarius nummifer. The bright colouration might act as a warning to others that it is not good eating. Photographed off Halmahera, Maluku Islands, Indonesia

Photographing a juvenile frogfish
Clown Frogfish, Antennarius maculatus, with freediver photographer, Halmahera, Maluku Islands, Indonesia

Antennarius striatus, striped anglerfish
Watercolour 382 by the Port Jackson Painter, from the Watling Collection

Antennarius pictus, painted frogfish
Watercolour 382 by the Port Jackson Painter, from the Watling Collection

Giant frogfish, Antennarius commersoni, head detail, Puerto Galera, Mindoro, Philippines
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"Discover the Fascinating World of Antennariidae: Masters of Camouflage and Ambush" Sargassum fish (Histrio histrio) gracefully glides near the surface, blending seamlessly with floating Sargassum seaweed in Raja Ampat's pristine waters. Meet the Hairy frogfish / Striated frogfish (Antennarius striatus), a true portrait of uniqueness found in Raja Ampat, West Papua, Indonesia. Its intricate patterns mesmerize as it waits patiently for its next meal. Witness the Orange painted frogfish (Antennarius pictus) showcasing its fishing skills with precision and grace, capturing prey effortlessly amidst vibrant coral reefs. Encounter the Yellow warty frogfish (Antennarius maculatus) in Seraya, Tulamben area, Bali, Indonesia - a master of disguise among colorful marine life. The stunning Sargassum fish (Histrio histrio) floats at the sea surface alongside drifting sargassum weed; an enchanting sight in Pacific Ocean waters. Get up close to the wide-angle portrait of a Hairy frogfish (Antennarius striatus), poised and ready to ambush unsuspecting prey – a true predator lurking beneath ocean depths. Marvel at nature's perfection as you spot the Tasseled anglerfish (Rhycherus filamentosus), almost perfectly camouflaged within its surroundings – a testament to evolution's brilliance. Explore the mysterious Lophius histrio or The American toad-fish; an intriguing member family that captivates with its peculiar appearance and behavior. Catch a glimpse of pure adorableness as you witness a Warty frogfish (Antennarius maculatus) yawning from its hiding place amongst white sponges in Bitung, North Sulawesi, Indonesia.