Raggy scorpionfish (Scorpaenopsis venosa) camouflaged on coral. This solitary fish camouflages itself against corals and sponges waiting to ambush its prey of crustaceans and small fish. It inhabits the Indo-Pacific region and reaches lengths of 25 centimetres. It has a row of spines on its back that are linked to poison glands. When threatened it raises the spines in defence. Photographed in the Andaman Sea,Thailand | |
Licence : | Droits gérés |
Crédit: | Science Photo Library / Douwma, Georgette |
Taille de l’image : | 3467 px × 5237 px |
Model Release : | Non requis |
Property Release : | Non requis |
Restrictions : | - |