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Cymbacephalus beauforti
Crocodile fish are related to scorpion and stone fish, and this particular one was about 1.5ft long. It was found at a depth of 21m (even though wikipedia says that its maximum depth is 12m). I saw a number of them while diving in Coron between 20 to 25m.
Coral Reef.
Spotted on Apr 3, 2015
Submitted on Apr 22, 2015
3 Comments
I can't find any information if their spines are poisonous.
Hi Mark.
I couldn't find any information on whether or not they have venomous spines, but I according to other divers I've spoken with, they are not. They use their camouflage to ambush prey.
Venomous spines I guess.