Red Scorpion fish, Scorpaena scrofa, taken in Malta, Mediterranean Sea.

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Usually observed solitary the Red Scorpionfish is a pretty one to look at. Scorpionfish are normally integrated in their environment showing a great skill of camouflage. They are barely moving as their swim bladders are reduced. They prey on other smaller fish.

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Size: 2964px × 2093px
Location: Santa Maria Caves, Comino, Malta
Photo credit: © Rasmus Loeth Petersen / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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