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Antennarius maculatus
"Characterized by numerous prominent wartlike protuberances on its skin and a large esca that mimics a tiny fish. Bony part of the illicium with numerous crossbands and approximately twice as long as the 2nd dorsal spine. 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 A. pictus. 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 A. pictus." Source: http://www.fishbase.org/summary/Antennar...
Definitely the highlight of the night dive. Small at about 2 cm. Depth of about 7 m. Dive and Trek Classroom, Batangas, Philippines
Spotted on Feb 3, 2013
Submitted on Mar 17, 2013
10 Comments
Thanks LandmarkExpert. Cheers :-)
those are some great photos!
Thanks for the likes Tom, Cindy, Agnes, elapurs & Ali. Not exactly your cute & loveable fish but its strangeness is a beauty all its own.
It is Ashley. My first time to see such a tiny frogfish. Last frogfish I saw was a giant compared to this. :-)
Wow such a cool fish! Must have been so neat to see :)
Thanks DanieleZen for the like :-)
Thank you Reza! :-)
Thank you again elaphrus! :-)
Super !
What a beautiful fish, and beautiful photo.