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Frogfish
are very unique, and they are usually found nicely camouflaged.
Frogfish are a family,
Antennariidae, of anglerfish. They are found in tropical and
subtropical oceans and seas around the world.
They are small fish with large globose heads.
They can be distinguished from other anglerfish by the three
extended dorsal fin spines on their heads. They are mostly benthic
fishes that are well camouflaged; the first dorsal spine is
modified as a fishing lure to attract prey. The lure consists
of the illicium (the spine) and the esca (the bait).
The sargassumfish, Histrio histrio, is unique
among frogfish in that it is endemic to and clings on floating
Sargassum weed. |
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