Frogfish are ambush predators that look like lumpy, encrusted sponges with a fishing-rod lure dangling above their mouths. They walk on modified fins rather than swimming, hold position for hours, and eat prey up to their own size in a strike that takes less than a thousandth of a second. Several species range in colour from yellow and red to black and hairy — the "hairy frogfish" (Antennarius striatus) in Lembeh is the most-photographed individual on earth. Lembeh, Anilao, and Bonaire are the iconic destinations. Without a guide who already knows the resident animals, you will not see them.
The year at a glance
Global aggregated reliability — at any given month, how reliably can you find this species somewhere in the world?
Where to see them in April
Sorted by April reliability and species status.
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4/5 - 02
5/5
Full season breakdown
Peak Present Rare