Macro
Longlure Frogfish
Antennarius multiocellatus
IUCN status: Least concern
A camouflaged ambush predator that changes colour to match nearby sponges and uses a lure to fish for prey. A prized macro find on Bonaire, but you usually need a guide or sharp eyes to spot one.
- Max size
- 20cm
- Habitat
- Sponge-covered reef slopes and walls, where it sits motionless mimicking a sponge
Best places to dive with Longlure Frogfish
rareoccasionalcommonly seenpeak season
Bonaire
| Month | Likelihood |
|---|---|
| January | rare |
| February | rare |
| March | rare |
| April | rare |
| May | rare |
| June | rare |
| July | rare |
| August | rare |
| September | rare |
| October | rare |
| November | rare |
| December | rare |
Present year-round but cryptic and site-dependent; sightings are luck-and-guide dependent rather than seasonal.
Subic Bay
| Month | Likelihood |
|---|---|
| January | rare |
| February | rare |
| March | rare |
| April | rare |
| May | rare |
| June | rare |
| July | rare |
| August | rare |
| September | rare |
| October | rare |
| November | rare |
| December | rare |
Frogfish are reported by local operators, but species identification and encounter frequency are not well documented. Treat this as a specialist chance rather than an expected sighting.
Sources & last checked
Checked July 2026
Research is source-backed, but conditions and fees should still be confirmed locally.
View 1 source and checking notes
- Marine Life in Bonaire, PADI