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Photo specs
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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" |
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Horizontal |
Date Taken: |
Oct 31, 2003 at 14:11:42 |
Date Modified: |
Sep 30, 2005 at 22:08:35 |
Photographer: |
Jean-Sebastien Morisset  |
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 |
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DescriptionLonglure 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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