Antennarius pictus Shaw & Nodder 1794
painted anglerfish, painted frogfish
The Painted Anglerfish, Antennarius pictus, comes in various colours from red through yellow or orange to brown or black. Could easily mistaken for a sponge.
Its pectoral fins look like hands (see below).
The family of anglerfish are so called because of modified dorsal spines which act as a lure for prey.
Family = Antennariidae - anglerfishes
Max size = 16cms
Distribution = widespread Indo-Pacific
