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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.

Venomous stonefish (Synanceia) on the sandy murky bottom of the sea

Stone fish camouflaged in coral and rock sea bed

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

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.

Dangerous Stone Fish close up underwater portrait in cortez sea mexico

$Crocodile Fish Cymbacephalus beauforti occurs in the tropical West Pacific in shallow waters from 1-12 m. The species, an ambush predator, lives on sand or rubble substrates of sheltered or semi-exposed reefs and is also found in coral reefs and mangrove areas. \nThe cirri (= leafy appendages above the eyes) break up the outline of the eye, so its much harder for their prey to spot them. Somehow looking a bit like a crocodile, this species is much smaller, the maximum length is 50 cm, but the common length is 35 cm. Triton Bay, Kaimana Regency, Indonesia, 3°51'45.882 S 133°57'46.59 E at 9m depth$

Underwater photography of tropical reef fish species in Papua New Guinea

Stonefish (Synanceia verrucosa), Red sea,

Extreme close up of Octopus eye and skin texture, macro underwater photography. Australia.

Underwater Red Scorpionfish fish deep in sea Sea life Mediterranean sea Scorpaena scrofa Scuba diver point of view

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

$Crocodile Fish Cymbacephalus beauforti occurs in the tropical West Pacific in shallow waters from 1-12 m. The species, an ambush predator, lives on sand or rubble substrates of sheltered or semi-exposed reefs and is also found in coral reefs and mangrove areas. \nThe cirri (= leafy appendages above the eyes) break up the outline of the eye, so its much harder for their prey to spot them. \nSomehow looking a bit like a crocodile, this species is much smaller, the maximum length is 50 cm, the common length 35 cm. \n\nTriton Bay, Kaimana Regency, Indonesia \n3°51'45.88 S 133°57'46.59 E at 9m depth$

Scorpion Fish hidden on metal wreckage with a SCUBA diver in silhouette behind

The Stone Fish (Synanceia verrucosa) is an extremely poisonous fish from tropical waters

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

Stone fish , scientific name is Synanceia verrucosa, it is a master of camouflage dwelling into sand bottom of the Red Sea

$Papuan Scorpionfish Scorpaenopsis papuensis occurs in the tropical Pacific Ocean from Indonesia and the Philippines to the Society Islands, north to the Ryukyu Islands, south to the Great Barrier Reef and Fiji in a depth range from 1-40m, max. length 25cm, common 20cm. Scorpion fishes rarely swim, but rather move along the bottom propelling themselves with their fins. As ambush hunters, they use the camouflage as a hunting skill to prey on unsuspecting fish and invertebrates. The outline of this specimen disappears almost completey. \nThis specimen is located slightly left of center in the photo. \nBatu Kapal is a rock shaped like a boat. Batu Kapal means Ship Rock in Bahasa Indonesia. \nBatu Kapal, Banda Sea, Indonesia, 4°29'11.6368 S 129°55'50.9311 E at 8m depth$

Scorpion stone fish disguising wich coral rock

Large and venomous scorpionfish resting camouflaged on seabed near colorful reef

Crocodile Fish in Bunaken, Sulawesi, Indonesia

Front view close up of cabezon, Scorpaenichthys marmoratus, fish with numerous growths on head.

Dangerous Stone Fish close up underwater portrait

Sea life Ascidia ( Ascidiidae - tunicates ) Underwater beauty

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