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| Phylum Chordata > Subphylum Vertebrate > fishes > Family Antennariidae |
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frogfish awaiting identification Family Antennariidae updated Aug 10 Where seen? This all black and almost velvety frogfish is sometimes seen on our Southern shores. Among coral rubble. Two were seen on one visit to Pulau Semakau. Features: 6-10cm. All-black body covered with tiny bumps instead of scales. Some have sand-coloured markings on the edges of the fins and tail. The lure at the top of its head is pale beige and fluffy. It seems to have white markings on the inside of the mouth. Lying motionless on the reef flat, it is easily mistaken for a black sponge! Sometimes mistaken for stonefish and scorpionfishes. Here's more on how to tell apart fishes that look like stones. |
 Sisters Island, Aug 07 |
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Black frogfishes on Singapore shores
 Pulau Semakau, Sep 05 |
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 Pulau Semakau, Sep 11 |
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 Sentosa, Apr 07 |
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 Sentosa, Dec 10 |
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