The large eye of a Crocodilefish (Cymbacephalus beauforti) is camouflaged by a tissue that can expand or contract.
The large eye of a Crocodilefish (Cymbacephalus beauforti) is camouflaged by a tissue called an iris lapette. This predator is found on coral reefs throughout the Indo-Pacific region.
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Location: Wakatobi National Park, Indonesia
Photo credit: © Ethan Daniels / Alamy / Afripics
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