Lophiiformes Collection

Bat fish juvenile {Halicutaea sp} deep sea

Illuminated netdevil (Linophyne arboritera), male anglerfish attached to much larger female, captive from deep sea

Illuminated netdevil (Linophryne arborifera), female specimen, from deepsea Atlantic Ocean near Cape Verde at a depth of 1900m

Female Angler fish {Himantolophus sp} deep sea species

Sargassum fish (Histrio histrio) near the surface on floating Sargassum seaweed, Raja Ampat, West Papua, Indonesia, Pacific Ocean

Johnsons abyssal seadevil, (Melanocetus johnsonii) deep sea species from Atlantic Ocean off Cape Verde. Captive

Deep sea Anglerfish female with lure {Himantolophus sp} Atlantic ocean

Deep sea Anglerfish {Melanocoetus sp} female with lure projecting from head to attract prey. Atlantic ocean

Deep sea Anglerfish {Himantolophus sp} female with lure projecting from head to attract prey, Atlantic ocean. Anglerfish have small poorly developed eyes but detect movement

Hairy frogfish / Striated frogfish (Antennarius striatus), portrait, Raja Ampat, West Papua, Indonesia, Pacific Ocean

Orange painted frogfish (Antennarius pictus) fishing. Here the frogfish is illuminated by a snooted strobe and the packground sand lit with a red LED torch. Bitung, North Sulawesi, Indonesia

Yellow warty frogfish (Antennarius maculatus) Seraya, Tulamben area, Bali, Indonesia. Java Sea

Sargassum fish (Histrio histrio) at the sea surface with floating sargassum weed. Hawaii

Golf-ball sized Painted frogfish (Antennarius pictus) waiting to ambush prey disguised as an orange sponge. Bitung, North Sulawesi, Indonesia. Lembeh Strait, Molucca Sea

RF- Wide angle portrait of Hairy frogfish (Antennarius striatus) waiting to ambush prey on black sand slope. Lembeh Strait, North Sulawesi, Indonesia. Molucca Sea

Tassled anglerfish (Rhycherus filamentosus) is almost perfectly camouflaged as it hides amongst marine life, waiting to ambush prey attracted to worm life lure

Spotted handfish (Brachionichthys hirsutus) portrait, Derwent River estuary, Hobart, Tasmania, Australia

Hairy frogfish (Antennarius striatus) on a sandy seabed. Anilao, Batangas, Luzon, Philippines. Verde Island Passages, Tropical West Pacific Ocean

Warty frogfish (Antennarius maculatus) yawning in its hiding place amongst white sponges, Bitung, North Sulawesi, Indonesia, Molucca Sea

Painted frogfish (Antennarius pictus) portrait, Sipidan, Malaysia, Celebes Sea

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Juvenile Antennatus Frogfish - night dive, Seraya Secrets dive site, Seraya, Karangasem, Bali, Indonesia, Indian Ocean Juvenile Antennatus Frogfish - night dive, Seraya Secrets dive site, Seraya

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Painted Frogfish on sand - Bulakan dive site, Seraya, Kubu district, Karangasem, Bali, Indonesia, Indian Ocean Date: 07-Nov-19

Face of an Anglerfish (Lophius piscatorius), Chesil Beach, Dorset, UK, English Channel

Warty / Clown frogfish (Antennarius maculatus) male portrait, Anilao, Batangas, Luzon, Philippines, March

Golf-ball sized Painted frogfish (Antennarius pictus) waits to ambush prey disguised as an orange sponge. Bitung, North Sulawesi, Indonesia. Lembeh Strait, Molucca Sea

Sargassum fish (Histrio histrio) swimming with discarded fishing net, Dominica

Pair of Giant frogfish (Antennarius commersoni), male on the left, female above on right on sponges. Bitung, North Sulawesi, Indonesia. Lembeh Strait, Molucca Sea

Hairy Anglerfish, Caulophryne pelagica
Bizarre species of deep-sea fish caught near the Cape Verde Islands. This particular specimen ate a very large meal, giving it an enormous stomach

Himantolophus groenlandicus, football fish
A female specimen of the football fish (Himantolophus groenlandicus) which is on display in the Natural History Museums Fishes, Amphibians and Reptiles Gallery (number 12)

Frogfish, Philippines
A Commersons frogfish (Antennarius commersoni) perched on a tube sponge; Philippines

Lophius histrio or The American toad-fish
Plate 111 - Naturgeschichte der auslõ«ñischen Fische : mit sechs und dreissig Ausgemalten kupfern nach originalen (1785-95) by Marcus Elieser Bloch

Melanocetus johnsonii, humpback blackdevil
Specimen jar containing a humpback devilfish (Melanocetus johnsonii), held in the Darwin Centre at the Natural History Museum, London

Front view of a hairy frogfish
A hairy frogfish (Antennarius striatus) uses its incredible camouflage to successfully capture prey in Lembeh Strait, Indonesia

A well-camouflaged frogfish waits to ambush prey
A well-camouflaged frogfish (Antennarius sp.) waits to ambush prey on a reef in Lembeh Strait, Indonesia. This area is known for its extremely high marine biodiversity

Yellow frogfish hunting, North Sulawesi, Indonesia
Yellow frogfish hunting, fishing rod extended, Lembeh Strait, North Sulawesi, Indonesia

Painted frogfish, cream phase, Sulawesi, Indonesia
Painted frogfish (Antennarius pictus), cream phase, Bunaken National Park, Sulawesi, Indonesia

Yellow painted frogfish, side profile on volcanic sand, Bali
Yellow painted frogfish (Antennarius pictus), side profile on volcanic sand, Tulamben, Bali, Indonesia

Red and pink striated frogfish with large appendages, Lembeh Strait, Indonesia
Striated frogfish (Antennarius striatus), red and pink in color with large appendages, Lembeh Strait, Indonesia

A painted frogfish blends into its environment
A painted frogfish (Antennarius pictus) blends into its environment in Lembeh Strait, Indonesia. Lembeh Strait is known for its diverse array of bizarre marine organisms

Frogfish with large lure, open mouth, Lembeh Strait, Indonesia
Frogfish (Antennarius sp.), yellow/orange variety with large lure, open mouth, Lembeh Strait, Indonesia

Close-up view on the head of a striated frogfish, West Palm Beach, Florida

Warty frogfish, Lembeh Strait, Indonesia

The eye of a giant frogfish (Antennarius commerson) refracts light into a rainbow of colors. This well-camouflaged species is found throughout the Indo-West Pacific region

A hairy frogfish waits to ambush prey on a reef
A hairy frogfish (Antennarius striatus) waits to ambush prey on a reef in Lembeh Strait, Indonesia. This area is known for its extremely high marine biodiversity

Close-up of a giant frogfish
The eye of a giant frogfish (Antennarius commerson) looks for prey on a reef in Lembeh Strait, Indonesia. This is a classic example of an ambush predator

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"Lophiiformes: Masters of Deception and Adaptation in the Deep Sea" Illuminated netdevil (Linophyne arboritera): Witness the mesmerizing glow of this elusive creature as it navigates the depths, its luminous body resembling a devilish apparition. Male anglerfish attached to much larger female: In a bizarre twist of nature, witness the ultimate symbiotic relationship as this tiny male anglerfish latches onto its colossal mate, relying on her for survival. Bat fish juvenile (Halicutaea sp) deep sea: Behold the enchanting beauty of this bat-like fish, gracefully gliding through the dark abyss with its delicate wingspan. Illuminated netdevil (Linophryne arborifera), female specimen from deep-sea Atlantic: Dive into the mysterious world of the Atlantic Ocean's depths and encounter this stunning female netdevil adorned with intricate patterns that illuminate her surroundings. Sargassum fish (Histrio histrio) near surface on floating Sargassum seaweed, Raja Ampat: Marvel at nature's camouflage artist as this cunning Sargassum fish blends seamlessly with floating seaweed, perfectly adapted to ambush unsuspecting prey. Johnsons abyssal seadevil (Melanocetus johnsonii): Explore the eerie realm of darkness where this terrifying yet fascinating species lurks, equipped with sharp teeth and a bioluminescent lure to entice curious victims. Deep sea Anglerfish female with lure {Himantolophus sp} Atlantic ocean: Delve into the mysteries of deep-sea exploration and discover how these extraordinary females use their glowing lures to attract prey in an otherwise pitch-black environment. Hairy Anglerfish (Caulophryne pelagica): Meet one of evolution's most peculiar creations.