Fishing for Banded frogfish

Halophryne diemensis

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The banded frogfish is a small, cryptic marine species known for its distinctive striped appearance and warty skin. It typically reaches up to 6 inches in length and weighs around 1 pound. Preferring shallow, rocky reefs, it ambushes prey like small fish and crustaceans. Its behavior includes using its modified pectoral fins to "walk" along the ocean floor. This summary is AI generated