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Camouflaged Antennarius striatus Frogfish Mouth Open

This is a striated frogfish (Antennarius striatus) with its mouth open, providing a clear view of the inside of the fish's mouth. The fish's mottled body pattern and its dermal spinules (which resemble hairs), provide the frogfish excellent camouflage.

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This is a striated frogfish (Antennarius striatus) with its mouth open, providing a clear view of the inside of the fish's mouth. The fish's mottled body pattern and its dermal spinules (which resemble hairs), provide the frogfish excellent camouflage.