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Spotted Scorpionfish

Scorpaena plumieri

Photo by claunchie
Published on Project Noah
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Description:

Rockfish will sit motionless waiting for the perfect feeding opportunity. This one has developed algae growth which helps him camouflage with the surrounding shipwreck.

Species ID Suggestions

Spotted Scorpionfish

Scorpaena plumieri

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Gerardo Aizpuru
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PublishedSeptember 18, 2012

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