Master of Camouflage

A spotted scorpionfish, Scorpaena plumieri, sits motionless on a knob of coral, watching divers go past.

 

This fish develops many intricate and elaborate excrescences and color patterns that break up the normal lines of a fish. Take a look at higher resolution.

 

I am indebted to my fellow divers who find this and other camouflaged residents of the reef--I can't find them myself, but my friends (Mike, Ed, Tina, Markus) wait for me to catch up and point out the treasures.

Done