Bearded Scorpionfish Rests On Fan Coral

An ambush predator, this Bearded Scorpionfish, Scorpaenopsis barbatus, demonstrates its mastery of camouflage by matching its coloration to the fan coral it rests upon. Mergui Archipelago, Myanmar, Andaman Sea

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Ambush Predator Andaman Sea Bearded Scorpionfish Camouflage Fan Coral Gorgonian Mergui Archipelago Myanmar Scorpaenopsis barbatus Underwater

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Venomous Marine Life, Thailand, Myanmar, Andaman Is. Marine Life (Andaman Sea), Marine Life Portraits, Thailand/Myanmar Comprehensive