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Decorated Warbonnet

Chirolophis decoratus

Description:

So named for the prominent cirri on the head extending onto the long continuous dorsal fin that resemble the feathers of an Indian chieftain's warbonnet. Measuring to 15" long..

Habitat:

Found in the north Pacific, this spotting was at hiding in a rust metal railing on a ship wreck in Barkley Sound, BC.

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Ron Caswell
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Ron Caswell

British Columbia, Canada

Spotted on Apr 12, 2013
Submitted on Apr 17, 2013

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