Antennarius maculatus
Warty frogfish
This species of frogfish is frequently found among algae, sponge, hard and soft coral, on walls as well as on rubble. The adults have their body overgrown by warty like bumps, juveniles, referred to as clown frogfish are smooth, yellow or white with red coloured rim on their dorsal fin and across the centre of their body. Warty frogfish are mostly seen solitary, but can be in small groups during mating. Their colour as adults varies from white, yellow, cream to green.When it still young known as clown frog fish
Best Time of The Year
All year round
Remarks
size up to 9cm, 7- 40 m depth
Frequency of Sightings
Rare
Often
Habitat
mixed
Coral
Sand & rubble
DIVE SITES

Types of Habitats

Please note that the variety of critters depends on the season and changes dive sites to dive site

Sand & rubble

Sand & Rubble

Lembeh’s iconic muck sites feature gentle slopes of volcanic sand scattered with debris, sponges, algae, and rubble.

Coral

Coral

Many soft and hard coral species live and thrive here, in the nutrient-rich waters of the Lembeh Strait.

mixed

Mixed

With a combination of reef and muck dives, you can enjoy a world of diving experiences in one location.

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