Commerson's Frogfish Close-up

A close up of a Commerson's Frogfish. One of the weirdest fish out there but one of my favorite to find. As an ambush predator they rely on camouflage and a lure to bring their prey close in. Then they swallow them up before you can blink an eye.

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Commerson's Frogfish

 A rare glimpse at a Commerson's Frogfish (Antennarius commerson) at Wailea Point, Maui. These fish are masters of camouflage and ambush. The have the ability to change their color over a period of days. Frogfish have a tiny lure, or esca, which attracts small fish close enough to be gobbled up. Shipwrecks are a great place to spot frogfish, although they are probably at many sites and just overlooked.