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Underwater Picture: Scorpion Fish

Scorpion fish sitting on mushroom leather coral taken at a dive spot in Batangas province

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The Scorpion fish (Scorpaenopsis barbatus) uses its poisonous sting as its weapon. It camouflages as it lay motionless on mushroom leather coral waiting for prey. This underwater photo was taken at a reef off the coast of Batangas, Philippines.

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