Scorpionfish

(Scorpaenidae) This fish is a master of camouflage and stealth. It sits motionless, waiting to ambush passing fish by opening its very large, wide mouth, pouncing forward and sucking in the prey with extreme speed! There are literally dozens of varieties of scorpionfish in all shapes and sizes.

Scorpionfish are excellent at blending in…

…whether on sandy or rocky bottoms…

…or corals.

Their flamboyant frills and decorations…

…and flat-ish body combine to disguise their outline.

They are called Scorpionfish because they have a “sting”…

…their fins contain spines that are highly venomous…

and offer them protection while stationary.

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