GIANT FROGFISH Antennarius commersoni
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The largest species in the frogfish family. Giant frogfish is mostly found in sheltered bays as well as on rocky and coral reefs. It frequently sits on in large sponges and from there it ambushes it’s pray. It can adopt basically any colour, depending on its surrounding.
Frequency of sightings:
Occasional
Best time of year:
All year round
Remarks:
to 50 m depth
Divesites seen at:
Angel´s Window, Aw Shucks, Batu Angus, Batu Kapal, Batu Merah, Batu Sandar, California Dreaming, Critter Hunt, Dante’s Wall, Goby A´Crab, Hairball 2, Jahir, Jahir 2, Lembeh Resort House Reef, Magic Rock, Makawide, Makawide 3, Nudi Falls, Nudi Retreat, Pantai Parigi, Pintu Colada, Pintu Kota Besar (Seagrass), Police Pier 2, Pulau Abadi, Serena West, Tanjung Kubur, TK2
Taxonomical order of this critter:
Veterbrate
Sand Dweller
Bottom
Frog Fish
- Giant frogfish
- Hairy frogfish
- Hispid frogfish
- Painted frogfish
- Randall's frogfish
- Sargasum Frog fish
- Scarlet Frogfish
- Warty frogfish

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