Sargasum Frogfish, underwater diving video from Moalboal Philippines

Histrio histrio in Latin or the Sargassum Frogfish lives in all tropical seas. Since it lives among Sargassum weed it is only rarely seen by divers and only occurs at certain seasons. In Moalboal, the Philippines it's arrival starts around April/May with the "Habagat" wind coming from the south. The frogfishes arrive close to shore drifting in sargassum weed, coconut shells and leaves. The usual way to find these seldom sargassum frogfishes is to walk through shallow water and having a close look at all the grass drifting on the surface. To encounter one of these magnificent creatures on a scuba dive is a very lucky situation.

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[andygray]

Klemens that's a fantastic find. Great clip, very unusual to see these fish swimming. thanks for sharing

[klemensgann]

@andygray That's actually the only one I met underwater in all the years, usually they drift on the surface.

[trhowell59]

Very interesting...Never seen one before...Why frog? It doesn't look like a frog at all..except for the color green...?...This is cool...Thanks Klem !!!

[klemensgann]

@trhowell59 yes they're hard to find and as I said seasonal, I guess they call them frogfish as they have feet and look a bit clumsy.

[sandrateager]

Awesome video!

Such a splendid & particular fish! =)

[klemensgann]

@sandrateager very unique indeed, thanks.

[sandrateager]

@klemensgann Welcome! =)

[goldis21]

its a frog, no a fish, no a frog, a fish? wait ....

[klemensgann]

@frederickforlife thank you.

[frederickforlife]

loved it :)