LEAF SCORPION FISH Taenianotus triacanthus
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Solitary or in pairs mainly of the same colour pattern. Found mostly sitting on hard corals and rocks waiting to ambush a prey. The colour varies greatly, ranging from white, yellow, green, pink to red or black. Occasionally change its skin and colour. Dorsal spines start behind its head which is different than in the Cockatoo waspfish, where the spine starts in front of the head. Can stay in the same area for up to a few months.
Frequency of sightings:
Occasional
Best time of year:
All year round
Remarks:
up to 40m depth, size to 10 cm
Divesites seen at:
Angel´s Window, Batu Angus, Batu Kapal, Batu Merah, Batu Sandar, California Dreaming, Critter Hunt, Dante’s Wall, Goby A´Crab, Jahir 2, Jiko Yansi, Magic Crack, Magic Rock, Makawide, Makawide 2, Makawide 3, Pintu Colada, Pulau Abadi, Pulau Dua, Pulau Putus, Tanjung Kubur
Taxonomical order of this critter:
Veterbrate
Sand Dweller
Bottom
Scorpion Fish
- Ambon scorpionfish
- Devil Scorpion Fish
- Erosa Stonefish
- Estuarine Stonefish
- Humpback scorpion fish
- Leaf scorpion fish
- Reef Stone Fish
- Rhinopias Lacey
- Rhinopias Paddle-Flap
- Rhinopias Weedy

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