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Raggy scorpion fish

Scorpaenopsis venosa

Description:

An ambush hunter. Has highly venomous spines, care should be taken not to accidentally put your hand on one of these!

Habitat:

Sheltered reefs

Notes:

A scorpion fish resting on some coral. Normally they spend their time in areas of the reef where their camouflage is much more effective than this!

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AdamBT
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AdamBT

Thailand

Spotted on Apr 25, 2012
Submitted on Jul 14, 2012

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