Mimic Filefish (Paraluteres prionurus) North Sulawesi, Indonesia

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The Mimic Filefish (Paraluteres prionurus) inhabits the coral reefs in the Indo-Pacific region. This harmless fish mimics the poisonous saddled puffer fish (Canthigaster valentini). It not only looks like this fish but also mimics its behaviour to avoid predation.

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