Cardinal scorpionfish Scorpaena cardinalis Extremely variable coloration and able to change quickly to suit background. Possess large spines on head w

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Cardinal scorpionfish Scorpaena cardinalis Extremely variable coloration and able to change quickly to suit background. Possess large spines on head which can inflict painful injury. Black spots on belly and thorax help identify this species. Grows to 40cm. New South Wales, Australia

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Photo credit: © Becca Saunders / Auscape / Alamy / Afripics
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Keywords: actinopterygii, auscape, australia, australian, becca, camouflaged, coastal, hidi, life, marine, ocean, pacific, saunders, scorpaenidae, scorpaeniformes, sea, tropical, underwater