Photo Image Angler Flatfish Asterorhombus fijiensis

ANGLER FLATFISH

Asterorhombus fijiensis

Solitary. Mostly found on sandy bottoms near coastal coral and rocky reefs, where it perfectly camouflages into the environment. Its first dorsal ray has been modified into a fishing rod and lure, much like the one frogfish possess. Predates on fish and octopuses. They have been observed attacking and killing mimic, coconut octopus and wonderpus.
Frequency of sightings:
COMMON
Best time of year:
YEAR-ROUND
Remarks:
Depth range 6 - 30 m, size up to 30 cm
Divesites seen at:
Air Prang, Air Prang 2, Angels Window, Aw Shucks, Batu Angus, Batu Kapal, Batu Merah, Batu Sandar, California Dreaming, Critter Hunt, Dantes Wall, Goby A Crab, Hairball 1, Hairball 2, Hairball 3, Heynus, Jahir, Jahir 2, Jiko Yansi, Lembeh Resort House Reef, Madidir, Magic Crack, Magic Rock, Makawide, Makawide 2, Makawide 3, Mawali Wreck, Nudi Falls, Nudi Retreat, Pantai Jiko, Pantai Kecil, Pantai Parigi, Pintu Colada, Pintu Kota Besar (Seagrass), Pintu Kota Kecil, Police Pier, Police Pier 2, Pulau Abadi, Pulau Dua, Pulau Putus, Retak Larry (Larrys Crack), Serena West, Slow Poke, Tanjung Kubur, Tanjung kusu-kusu, Tanjung Tebal, TK 1, TK2, TK3

Taxonomical order of this critter:
Veterbrate
Sand Dweller
Buttom dweller
Flounder
-	Angler Flatfish
-	Banded Sole
-	Carpet Sole
-	Cockatoo Flounder
-	Margined Sole
-	Ocellated Flounder
-	Peacock Sole