Bearded scorpionfish (Scorpaenopsis barbata) lying in finger leather coral (Sinularia polydactyl), waiting to ambush prey, Gulf of Oman, Indian Ocean

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Size: 3985px × 2237px
Location: Gulf of Oman
Photo credit: © Allison Bailey / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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