Motionless, a Bearded Scorpionfish waits for prey in the reef off Sinai (00000670)
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Description: The Bearded Scorpionfish (Scorpaenopsis barbata) inhabits the Red Sea off Sinai, Egypt. Perfectly camouflaged and adapted to its surroundings, it is a master of disguise. This detailed image captures the beauty and danger of this fascinating underwater world. With its venomous spines and lightning-fast strike, it is a formidable predator that remains motionless for hours, waiting for prey.
Location: Sinai, Ras Mohammad, Egypt
Date of Capture: 05.10.1995