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Scorpion fish, Luke Howe.

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Posted Tue 24 Jun 2008 by Kate

Scorpion fish, Luke Howe.

Northern Scorpionfish, Matuawhapuku in Maori and in Latin, Scorpaena cardinalis.
SIZE: 60cm
HABITAT: Reefs, archways and caves.
DIET: Small fish.
BEHAVIOUR: Expert at camouflage, they lay motionless, ready to pounce and swallow whole, any small fish that swims too close.

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