Longlure Frogfish [Antennarius multiocellatus] have a long, whitish translucent filament (called a lure) just above their lip. They dangle this lure in front of them to attract passing prey. When they strike, their mouth expands up to 12 times its normal size, catching and eating their victim whole (along with a considerable amount of water) all within 6 milliseconds. Longlure Frogfish come in a variety of colors, including deep red, pink, orange, yellow, green, and tan. They can change color, pale, or darken, to match the background. You can often find them resting on top of sponges, relying on their camouflage to hide from predators.

Photo taken on Calabas II in Bonaire.