Warty Frogfish Juvenile
Antennarius maculatus (juvenile)
Juveniles live among tropical reef rubble, sponges, and sheltered coral heads in the Indo-Pacific. Their bright, lumpy bodies often resemble toxic nudibranchs or flatworms, helping them avoid notice while they sit almost motionless. They feed on tiny crustaceans and small fish drawn close by a wriggled lure on the head. A notable trick is their sudden suction strike, which can happen far faster than their slow walking movements suggest.
- Type
- Stealth / Water
- Conservation status
- LC
Growth chain
- Warty Frogfish Juvenile
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