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Leaf Scorpionfish
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(Taenianotus triacanthus)
This is in the Honolulu Aquarium.
The Leaf Scorpionfish resembles a dead leaf and makes gentle sideways movements to enhance its camouflage.Small fish and crustaceans are quickly sucked into its mouth as they pass by.

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