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Painted frogfish
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It walks along the sea floor using its pectoral and pelvic fins as hands and feet. A lure called an esca hangs from a modified spine on its head. It feeds on small fish attracted by the lure.

Scientific name Antennarius pictus
English name Painted frogfish

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