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Subject: 

Orange Longlure Frogfish II

File ID: 

20031031-141142.jpg

File Size: 

6256 KB

File Resolution: 

3243 x 2432 pixels

Print Resolution

300 DPI at 10.8" x 8.1"

Orientation: 

Horizontal

Date Taken: 

Oct 31, 2003 at 14:11:42

Date Modified: 

Sep 30, 2005 at 22:08:35

Photographer: 

Jean-Sebastien Morisset E-mail the Photographer

Copyright: 

Jean-Sebastien Morisset - All Rights Reserved.

Keywords: 

141142, 2003, 200310, 20031031, animals, atlantic, bonaire, caribbean, color, day, fish, frogfish, jean-sebastien morisset, longlure, mammals, nature, netherland antilles, ocean, orange, outdoor, sponge, travels, tropical, underwater

Description

Longlure Frogfish [Antennarius multiocellatus] have a long, whitish translucent filament (called a lure) just above the lip. They dangle this lure in front of them to attract passing prey. When they strike, their mouths expand up to 12 times normal size, and they eat 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. This photo was taken at Hands Off in Bonaire.

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