Leaf Scorpionfish

Found singly or in pairs, blending in with their surroundings, swaying in the current amongst algae and seagrass beds, over current swept areas of channels, reef flats, and slopes, of lagoon reefs. Recognised by the compressed body and sailfin resembling a dead leaf.

Scorpionfish are masters of camouflage, enabling them to lie in wait for their victims to come close, before lunging forward and inhaling their prey with their large mouths.
When disturbed they raise the spines along their backs and will usually move off out of harms way, however, if cornered they are able to charge at considerable speed.
Highly dangerous and poisonous with venomous spines along its back if trodden on etc.

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