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Stone fish camouflaged in coral and rock sea bed

Here we see a large, venomous Stonefish (Synanceia verrucosa). It has camouflaged itself deep in the sand to await passing prey. Stonefish are the most venomous fish in the world and can be lethal to humans. Coral reefs are the one of earths most complex ecosystems, containing over 800 species of corals and one million animal and plant species. The location is Ko Haa, Andaman Sea, Krabi, Thailand.

$Reef Stonefish Synanceia verrucosa occurs in the tropical Indo-Pacific in a depth range from 0-30m, max. length 40cm, common 27cm. This carnivorous ray-finned fish species with venomous spines lives on reef bottoms, camouflaged as a rock. It's anyway stupid to walk on a reef top, as that destroys a lot, but as the Reef Stonefish is found in shallow lagoons and in small pools during low tide, there is an additional point: The Reef Stonefish is one of the most venomous known fish in the world: his stings are excruciatingly painful and can occasionally be fatal. Stonefishes are ambush hunters, using their camouflage to prey on unsuspecting fish and invertebrates. This specimen sits on a terrace in a vertical wall at the East side of Bunaken Island, part of the Bunaken Island in the National Marine Park, North Sulawesi, Indonesia, 1°36'27\$

The reef stonefish (synanceia verrucosa) is camouflaged at the bottom of a tropical aquarium in its natural habitat among rocks, corals and algae

Devil Scorpion fish (Scorpaenopsis Diabola)

Scorpion Fish Underwater Underwater Life. Small red scorpionfish (Scorpaena notata)

Scorpion-fish (Scorpaenopsis oxycephala) inhabits coral reefs of the Red Sea, it has mimic color and form of body, very venomous fins, when cornered it can attack

Stonefish (Synanceia verrucosa), Red sea,

This image of Stargazer fish is a mirrored image, to achieved symmetrical in the fish face, thus creating the beautiful inca ruined like fish look

Underwater photography of tropical reef fish species in Papua New Guinea

Stonefish fish, deep in tropical sea. Underwater, sea life, coral reef.

A well camouflaged Scorpionfish hides amongst the rubble on the sea bed

Dangerous Stone Fish close up underwater portrait

The reef stonefish or stonefish, is a species of venomous, marine rayfinned fish. High quality photo

Extremely rare shot of a Scorpionfish hiding between rocks, Thailand. The perfect camouflage is the reason why this very poisonous fish is often overseen by humans. Converted from RAW.

Stonefish (Synanceia verrucosa). Taking in Red Sea, Egypt.

A Devil Scorpionfish (Scorpaenopsis diabolus) in the Red Sea

The tasseled scorpionfish, or small-scaled scorpionfish, Scorpaenopsis oxycephala, is a carnivorous ray-finned fish with venomous spines that lives in the Indian and Pacific Oceans. It can reach a maximum length of 36 cm (14 in) and can vary considerably in color. Adults are bearded with a number of tassels below the jaw.

Crocodile Fish Cymbacephalus beauforti occurs in the tropical West Pacific in shallow waters from 1-12 m. The species, an ambush predator, lives on sand or rubble substrates of sheltered or semi-exposed reefs and is also found in coral reefs and mangrove areas. The cirri (= leafy appendages above the eyes) break up the outline of the eye, so its much harder for their prey to spot them. Somehow looking a bit like a crocodile, this species is much smaller, the maximum length is 50 cm, the common length 35 cm. Triton Bay, Kaimana Regency, Indonesia 3°51'45.88 S 133°57'46.59 E at 9m depth

Cabezon, Scorpaenichthys marmoratus, California Coast, Family Cottidae.

Sea life. Scorpionfish in Underwater scene coral reef. Red Sea

A close-up underwater photograph of a scorpionfish blending seamlessly with the surrounding reef. Its intricate camouflage showcases the extraordinary adaptation and survival strategy of marine life. A perfect image for themes of nature’s intelligence, wildlife, and biodiversity.

Marine life and the stunning coral colors on the volcanic rock formation at the archipelago of Fernando de Noronha, Pernambuco state - Brazil

A colorful fish swimming in the sea in Maldives.

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