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Black Scorpionfish

Scorpaena porcus

Description:

Scorpionfishes have large, heavily ridged and spined heads. Venomous spines on their back and fins with a groove and venom sack. Well camouflaged with tassels, warts and colored specks. Some scorpionfishes can change their color to better match their surroundings.

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Noe and Pili
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Noe and Pili

Almuñécar, Andalucía, Spain

Spotted on Apr 30, 2011
Submitted on Nov 6, 2011

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