Frogfish
Antennarius pictus
Sighting evidence at MV Konanda, Efate
Photo: Marine Explorer (Dr John Turnbull) · CC BY-NC-SA
Painted frogfish colonise the Konanda's coral-encrusted hull in multiple colour morphs — yellow, red, black, and white individuals have all been documented on the same dive — matching the encrusting sponges that coat the wreck's exterior. Their cryptic lifestyle and remarkable camouflage make them a macro-photography target that rewards slow, systematic searching of the hull plating. Finding a new individual that guides have not previously catalogued is a common experience on this well-dived but species-rich wreck.
Evidence at this site
No confirmed records on file at this site
Frogfish is listed as a curated species here based on historical reports.