# @discovery on Instagram

- **Type:** Video
- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/CdECYCGpiah
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/12157126-discovery-instagram
- **Thumbnail:** https://img.gondola.cc/tr:w-,h-,fo-auto/postThumbnails/f9662ddc4a.jpg
- **Posted:** 2022-05-02T16:55:27.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** Discovery (@Discovery) — https://gondola.cc/Discovery

## Caption

Video by @kenzokiren 

There are approximately 46 known species of frogfish and each is uniquely beautiful.Introducing one of the lesser-known marine animals in the world, the Hairy Frogfish. 

Among many strange characteristics, the one that sticks out (pun intended) is a special extra-long spine on the dorsal fin called the esca. Imitating a wriggling worm and used to lure in prey and other fish. Once they crawl in close they suck their meal up whole with a mouth that can expand 12 times it’s normal size! The esca is also able to regenerate if injured or even lost. 🤯

Fun Fact: The hair-like protrusions on their yellow-colored body are actually an extension of their skin - which allows them to camouflage completely with the ocean floor or coral reefs. They even have the ability to change colour!

Have you ever seen a frogfish in the wild? 🐸🐠
Tag a friend who loves the ocean 💙

#MarineMonday #VOTD #videooftheday #frogfish #macrolife #muckdiving #oceanexplorer #oceanreels #underwaterworld

## Stats

- **Views:** 1,287,330
- **Likes:** 72,070
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- **Comments:** 408

## Tags

muckdiving, underwaterworld, marinemonday, macrolife, frogfish, votd, oceanreels, oceanexplorer, videooftheday

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