scubaseason

Frogfish

Antennarius sp.

Sighting evidence at Amed Shipwreck, Bali

Frogfish

Photo: Dan Schofield · CC BY

Multiple frogfish species inhabit the wreck's encrusted surfaces, blending into sponge colonies. Their ambush feeding strategy — the fastest strike in the animal kingdom at 6 milliseconds — makes them a favourite subject for underwater photographers who locate them by their lure (esca), which mimics a small worm or shrimp.

Evidence at this site

No confirmed records on file at this site

Frogfish is listed as a curated species here based on historical reports.

How is this calculated?

Sighting evidence is compiled from iNaturalist observation records within a set proximity radius, filtered for quality-grade observations. “Last confirmed” is the date of the most recent research-grade record. Record count covers a rolling 24-month window. Confidence reflects record count, recency, and consistency of seasonal signal.

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