Stonefish (Synanceia verrucosa) well camouflaged overgrown with algae, lying in a hole amongst corals. Algae (including macroalgae, like Padina) and

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Stonefish (Synanceia verrucosa) well camouflaged overgrown with algae, lying in a hole amongst corals. Algae (including macroalgae, like Padina) and sessile invertebrates often grow on its body surface and may actually attract potential prey. It is one of the most venomous fish currently known in the world. Egypt, Red Sea.

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Size: 4288px × 2848px
Location: Egypt, Red Sea
Photo credit: © Georgette Apol / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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