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Ambon Scorpionfish

Pteroidichthys amboinensi

Photo by AlbertKang
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Description:

The Ambon scorpionfish (Pteroidichthys amboinensis), is a scorpionfish native to the Indian and Pacific oceans. The Ambon scorpionfish is shaggy, and can change its color for the ideal camouflage. It has a wide head with a large mouth, and large pectoral fins.

Habitat:

Mostly found among sandy bottom and coral rubbles where they easily camouflaged among their surroundings.

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