Hairy Frogfish
Antennarius striatus
Sighting evidence at Coral Slope, Kapalai Island
Photo: Richard Ling · CC BY-NC-ND
Multiple colour morphs of hairy frogfish are distributed across the slope's hydroids and encrusting sponges, their dermal filaments mimicking algal growth with extraordinary fidelity. Each individual is site-faithful for weeks to months, allowing repeat visits and behavioural observation over the course of a stay at Kapalai. Their sedentary lifestyle and slow metabolism mean they are rarely disturbed by careful divers, making extended photographic sessions possible.
Evidence at this site
No confirmed records on file at this site
Hairy Frogfish is listed as a curated species here based on historical reports.