Pretty in Pink
Can you see it. This is a Pacific Spotted Scorpionfish (Scorpaena plumieri) camouflaged amongst rocks. Scorpionfish are ambush predators, using camouflage to mask their presence before taking prey with a rapid gulp if its gets too close.
I shot this while on a dive trip to Melpalo, a very small group of islands of the west coast of Panama. I will be puttling a trip report together for this adventure very soon.
Thanks for reading.
Scott
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Wow nice beautyfull photo :D
Gorgeous place, very "other-worldly"! There's a fish who's pretty (deadly) in pink. He's interesting. Not sure why they called it a scorpion fish; it's tail seems pretty fishy, not like a stinger. Not easy to spot - nice work!
I still can't find it and I can imagine how much time it will cost you to capture this amazing picture. a thumbs up and a resteem for your hard work and dedication @scottdphoto
I think this is the fish :D
This is insane! I do not know how in the heck you ever saw this! Great eye🧐
hehe we dont know yet if thats the fish!
that is the fish, yes. It is an easy spot. Stone fish and scorpion fish are something you learn to see when wading, snorkelling and diving in Northern Australia, last thing you want to do is to tread on, or put you hand on, one and cop a lot of very venomous spines.
Hahaha! When I first looked at it I thought there were two fish instead of just one. Nature is crazy right? Ninja fish...
Yes it is!❤️
Me voy porque es ese, y si no lo es, pues es el mejor camuflaje que he visto en el mundo natural, genial!
Merecido que lo tiene, excelente trabajo!
Beautiful!
disguise 80lvl
they have the ability to hide well on the rocks, it took me a loooooong lok to see it, this was a great adventure under the sea
jajajaj yo también!
so beautiful...
The reef-dwelling fish is great at camouflage.
By the colorful and design to attract smaller fish and crustaceans and swallow fully in one moment gulp.
I barely can see the fish haha, great pictures :)