Scarlet frogfish

Antennarius coccineus

The scarlet frogfish is a species of frogfish found in the Red Sea and East Africa. It growth up to 13 cm and uses its rock-like appearance to blend with the surroundings. ''Antennarius coccineus'' feeds on small fishes by swallowing them whole.
Taxonomy
KingdomAnimalia
DivisionChordata
ClassActinopterygii
OrderLophiiformes
FamilyAntennariidae
GenusAntennarius
SpeciesA. coccineus
Photographed in
Philippines