Tentacled Flathead

Found singly, in shallow waters, sometimes buried and camouflaged, with just their heads showing, or resting over rubble and sandy bottoms, close to coral reefs.
They feed nocturnally on crustaceans and small fish.

Flatheads are closely related to Scorpionfish.
Their eyes are covered by a tasselled curtain which helps to disguise them from predators. The tassels expand and contract with intensity of light.