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Warty Frogfish, Clown Frogfish
Antennarius maculatus
13.8033, 120.912
Field Notes
Description:
"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/Antennarius-maculatus.html
Notes:
Definitely the highlight of the night dive. Small at about 2 cm. Depth of about 7 m. Dive and Trek Classroom, Batangas, Philippines
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