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Randall's Frogfish

Antennarius randalli

Description:

This frogfish was nearly black in color (except for the edges of its fins), its skin velvety in appearance. It was about 2 or 3cm in length.

Habitat:

Reef associated, depths of 8 to 30m. Tropical waters.

Notes:

I photographed this intriguing little critter at a depth of less than 10m, during a morning dive at Dayang Beach, Talikud Island, Davao, Philippines. It was only less than 4cm long -- only a baby, I imagine. I sure hope it survives into adulthood! Check out the video at the 1:13 mark!

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3 Comments

MayraSpringmann
MayraSpringmann 11 months ago

Wow!!

Blogie
Blogie a year ago

Well, it was East (the Carabao Dive Center dive instructor) who spotted it for me. :)

ShaumingLo
ShaumingLo a year ago

Nice found Blogie!

Davao Del Norte, Philippines

Lat: 6.95, Long: 125.67

Spotted on Dec 11, 2011
Submitted on Dec 11, 2011

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