The crocodilefish is a cryptic bottom-dweller with a flattened head, bulging eyes, and a mouth full of sharp teeth that give it a distinctly reptilian appearance. Found on sandy and muddy seabeds, it relies on camouflage to ambush small fish and crustaceans, remaining almost motionless on the substrate. Divers rarely spot them despite their wide Indo-Pacific range, but patient observers scanning the seafloor at moderate depths may catch one watching from its favoured hunting grounds.
Most likely to be seen at
Sites where its range and habitat make it likely — not yet confirmed by a logged sighting.