In Bonaire, one of the most prized sightings underwater is the longlure frogfish. They vary extensively in coloration, and quite often blend in with their surroundings. Often they rest on sponges that they look alike. Their name "longlure" refers to the long filament, with a whitish burst on the end, that they dangle in front of potential prey. Fish that come to investigate the lure often end up as a meal.
The easiest frogfish to find are ones that don't match their surroundings. This red frogfish was fairly easy to find on repeated dives, because of its color. The bottom photo represents what was visible on one visit to the frogfish -- basically, a little splash of red. From another angle, the frogfish's tail and some fins could be seen (their fins really look like little legs). Other photos show its head. This particular frogfish moved around a lot, so it was hard to figure which way it was facing sometimes. In the top photo, look closely (left double click) above the eye, and you can see the lure extended out in front. It was fishing.
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