Giant Frogfish
Antennarius commerson
Sighting evidence at Akitsushima Wreck, Coron
Giant frogfish cling motionlessly to coral-encrusted steel using modified pectoral fins as feet, their bodies perfectly mimicking surrounding sponges or tunicates to ambush passing fish with a strike faster than the human eye can follow. They consume prey up to their own body length by engulfing it whole through a cavernous mouth that expands dramatically on strike. Each individual tends to inhabit a fixed territory on the wreck for weeks or months, making them reliable subjects for macro photographers.
Evidence at this site
No confirmed records on file at this site
Giant Frogfish is listed as a curated species here based on historical reports.