Hairy frogfish displays its Illicium and Esca

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Hairy or Striated frogfish sits on volcanic sandy seabed and shows off its Illicium and Esca lure

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Size: 4288px × 2848px
Location: Indonesia, Sulawesi Island, North Sulawesi, Lembeh
Photo credit: © Paul Flandinette / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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