Hairy frogfish

Reported year-round on the Laha muck slopes, often on open sand or against debris. No seasonal pattern documented for Ambon.

A signature Dauin critter; hairy and other frogfish species are found on the sand slopes and mooring ropes year-round, though finding them relies on the guide.

Resident year-round on the sand flats; sightings are reported to increase in the cooler July-September water, though it is found in all months.

A muck-site regular at Mucky Mosque and Babylon through the season; frogfish generally (painted, warty and hairy) are among the reliable macro finds here.

A signature Anilao muck critter found on black-sand slopes such as Basura and Secret Bay; reliable with a good guide but never guaranteed.

Frogfish are reported on the reef and sand sites around Donsol and Ticao; species and location vary, so treat as a lucky macro find rather than a guaranteed sighting.

One of several frogfish species on the black sand here; giant, painted and clown frogfish are also documented, and Froggy Lair and Paradise 1 are named for how many turn up. No seasonal pattern reported.

Frogfish are found reliably on the sand and rubble slopes, particularly at Moray Beach and Fisherman Bay. Operator reports describe them loosely as black or camouflaged frogfish, so the hairy frogfish is one of several Antennarius species present rather than a confirmed sole identification.

Several frogfish species occur here, including giant, warty and hairy frogfish on the muck sites. Camouflaged and hit-or-miss, but a regular find for guides.

Frogfish are reported from Bangka's mixed reef and sandy habitats, but the hairy form is uncommon and should not be treated as reliable.