Painted Frogfish

Photo: Albert Kang · CC BY-NC

Painted frogfish are found in a remarkable variety of color morphs throughout Looc Bay, from bright yellow to mottled black, perfectly matching the sponges and rubble they inhabit. Their lure, a modified dorsal spine, is waved gently to attract small fish before the frogfish strikes in one of the fastest predatory actions in the animal kingdom. Several individuals with established territories are known to local guides and can be revisited across multiple dives.