Flathead scorpionfish (Scorpaenopsis oxycephala). The flathead,or tassled,scorpionfish lives on coral reefs where it is able to camouflage itself against the seabed by changing colour. It lies motionless until smaller fish or crustaceans come within range of a quick strike. Scorpionfish have a row of poisonous spines on their back,which are used in defence. S. oxycephala is widespread in the Indo-Pacific | |
Licence : | Droits gérés |
Crédit: | Science Photo Library / Lionel, Tim & Alistair |
Taille de l’image : | 5145 px × 3531 px |
Model Release : | Non requis |
Property Release : | Non requis |
Restrictions : | - |