Longlure Frogfish
Antennarius multiocellatus
Sighting evidence at La Piscinita, Tayrona National Park
Photo: terence zahner · CC BY-NC
Longlure frogfish are masters of disguise at La Piscinita, adopting the colours and textures of the sponges they perch upon — yellow, orange, red, and cream individuals have all been documented at this site. They are ambush predators that use a modified dorsal spine (the illicium) tipped with a fleshy lure to attract small fish and crustaceans within striking distance, then engulf prey in under six milliseconds. Individuals are highly site-faithful, sometimes remaining on the same sponge for weeks.
Evidence at this site
No confirmed records on file at this site
Longlure Frogfish is listed as a curated species here based on historical reports.