Anglerfish Collection (#2)

Artificial bait fish
Illustration of a Artificial bait fish

Angler (Lophius piscatorius)
Antique illustration of a Angler (Lophius piscatorius)

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Spotfin Frogfish resting on marine sponge (composite image) Date:

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Painted Frogfish camouflaged amongst brown sponges. Date:

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Lembeh Frogfish. Date:

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Painted Frogfish on blue sponge. Date:

Batfish close-up, West Palm Beach, Florida

Green frogfish eating striped cardinalfish, Lembeh Strait, Bitung, North Sulawesi, Indonesia

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

Peacock razorfish, Gorontalo, Indonesia
Peacock razorfish (Iniistius pavo), Gorontalo, Indonesia

Hairy frogfish, North Sulawesi, Indonesia
Hairy frogfish, Lembeh Strait, Bitung, North Sulawesi, Indonesia

White and red clown frogfish yawning, Bali, 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

Grey frogfish in coconut shell, Lembeh Strait, Bitung, North Sulawesi, Indonesia

Longlure Frogfish yawning, Bonaire, Caribbean Netherlands

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

Orange warty frogfish, North Sulawesi, Indonesia
Orange warty frogfish (Antennarius maculatus) with fishing rod extended, Lembeh Strait, North Sulawesi, 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

Longlure Frogfish, Bonaire, Caribbean Netherlands

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

A juvenile hairy frogfish, Lembeh Strait, Indonesia
A juvenile hairy frogfish (Antennarius striatus) of approximately 5mm length, Lembeh Strait, Indonesia

A large orange frogfish at Cocos Island in Costa Rica

A frogfish uses its effective camouflage to blend into its surroundings
An unidentified frogfish (Antennarius sp.) uses its effective camouflage to blend into its surroundings in Lembeh Strait, Indonesia

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

A giant frogfish blends into its reef surroundings in Indonesia
A giant frogfish (Antennarius commerson) blends into its reef surroundings in Komodo National Park, Indonesia. This beautiful area harbors extraordinary marine biodiversity

Polka-dot Batfish standing up on its leg-like fins
A Polka-dot Batfish (Ogcocephalus radiatus) standing up on its leg-like fins on a sandy bottom in 100 feet deep of water alongside the Span 2 artificial reef offshore Panama City, Florida

Green frogfish in sponge, North Sulawesi, Indonesia
Green frogfish in sponge, Lembeh Strait, Bitung, North Sulawesi, Indonesia

Extreme close-up of an orange frogfish, North Sulawesi
Face shot of an orange frogfish showing white tuft fishing lure, Lembeh Strait, North Sulawesi, Indonesia

White and red clown frogfish, Bali, Indonesia

Tiny orange frogfish and skeleton shrimp, North Sulawesi, Indonesia
Tiny orange frogfish and skeleton shrimp in sea grass, Lembeh Strait, Bitung, North Sulawesi, Indonesia

Pink frogfish with open mouth, North Sulawesi
Pink frogfish with open mouth, Lembeh Strait, North Sulawesi, Indonesia

Striated Frogfish, North Sulawesi, Indonesia
Striped or striated Frogfish (Antennarius striatus) fishing with lure deployed, Lembeh Strait, North Sulawesi, Indonesia

A giant frogfish hides from potential prey in a sponge
A giant frogfish (Antennarius commerson) hides from potential prey in a sponge in Lembeh Strait, Indonesia. Lembeh Strait is known for its diverse array of bizarre marine organisms

Head on shot of a brown frogfish, North Sulawesi
Head on shot of a brown frogfish with mouth half open, Lembeh Strait, North Sulawesi, Indonesia

A juvenile painted frogfish on the seafloor
A juvenile painted frogfish (Antennarius pictus) sits on the seafloor of Komodo National Park, Indonesia. This tropical region in Indonesia is known for its spectacular coral reefs

Batfish, West Palm Beach, Florida

Frogfish close-up, West Palm Beach, Florida

A well-camouflaged frogfish waits to ambush prey on a reef
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

Face shot of an orange frogfish, North Sulawesi, Indonesia
Face shot of an orange frogfish, Lembeh Strait, North Sulawesi, Indonesia

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The mysterious and captivating world is unveiled in this collection of stunning illustrations and photographs. From the depths of the Atlantic Ocean, we encounter the female Anglerfish fanfin seadevil, a deep-sea species that mesmerizes with its unique appearance. Illustrated by Couch in 1877, the angler fish comes to life on paper, showcasing its intricate features. Venturing to Saltstraumen in Bodo, Norway, we are introduced to the Monkfish or Anglerfish portrait. Its striking presence leaves us awestruck as it lurks beneath the surface. A juvenile Bat fish emerges from the deep sea, displaying its enchanting beauty. Moving further into Norwegian waters, we witness a close-up of a Monkfish or Allmouth's face in Lofoten during November. The intricacies of its features become apparent as we marvel at nature's craftsmanship. Journeying across the North Atlantic Ocean brings us face-to-face with an Angler fish named Melanocetus murrayi at Mid-Atlantic Ridge. Its otherworldly appearance reminds us of creatures from ancient legends. Delving deeper into the ocean's abyss reveals female Deep Sea Anglerfish equipped with lures projecting from their heads to attract prey. Himantolophus sp and Melanocoetus sp showcase their remarkable adaptations for survival against all odds. Among these extraordinary beings lies Caulophryne pelagica -the Hairy Anglerfish- shrouded in mystery and allure. Its peculiar characteristics make it stand out even among its fellow anglers. As our exploration concludes, we find ourselves captivated by yet another female Angler fish species lurking in the deep sea. Himantolophus sp showcases its undeniable charm amidst an environment few have witnessed firsthand. Intriguing portraits taken by skilled photographers transport us back to Saltstraumen in Bodø where an Anglerfish portrait was captured during October 2008.