New video: Don't Mess with the Frogfish Short Clip

[adiverslife]

Occasionally, we get a little too close to our subjects and this big, beautiful, frogfish (roughly 18cm long) let us know. Needless to say we got out of its way but not after capturing this short video for you. Normally, their defense is their camouflage but when that does not work they put on their scare tactic. Turn up your sound. We filmed this beauty at Bari Reef in Bonaire.

Have you seen this defense mechanism before? Please let us know in the comments.

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[Dan]

Why Do Frogfish Yawn? | Two Fish Divers

 

[adiverslife]

Yes, in this case it was a warning. I am sure I threatened it but I did manage to keep the video lights turned out a bit so as not to blind it. As you can see the face is not fully lit up. Our lights can be strong to marine life. Shortly after filming this a nurse shark swam by a little to the north.

 

[Dan]

It’s a pretty common to see Frogfish yawning. I have it recorded also during my last trip to Cocos. You can see it at 9:05-9:10 period in my trip video, below.

 

[adiverslife]

A pretty good size frogfish. Nice video. Thank you for sharing.

 

[rmorgan]

Cool video! Just south of some big mooring blocks at about 20’?

 

[adiverslife]

Thank you. I entered in at the south side of Sand Dollar and swam north at 60 ft maybe 10 minutes swim north. If it is still there just look for it sitting on that small yellow sponge.