Least Concern· population stable· assessed 2015

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

0 records within 25 km

Confidence: low

No date on file

How is this calculated?

Sighting evidence is compiled from iNaturalist observation records within a set proximity radius, filtered for quality-grade observations. “Last confirmed” is the date of the most recent research-grade record. Record count covers a rolling 24-month window. Confidence reflects record count, recency, and consistency of seasonal signal.

Hairy Frogfish

Evidence at this site

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