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The tassled scorpionfish, Scorpaenopsis oxycephala, filament and protrusions on the body, combined with the ability to change color according to the environment, make it very difficult to detect. Camouflage and quiet waiting are a successful concept for this coral reef "ambush hunter", which is also equipped with toxic, thorn-like fin rays along the back.

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The tassled scorpionfish, Scorpaenopsis oxycephala, filament and protrusions on the body, combined with the ability to change color according to the environment, make it very difficult to detect. Camouflage and quiet waiting are a successful concept for this coral reef "ambush hunter", which is also equipped with toxic, thorn-like fin rays along the back.