August 27, 2010
Danger in disguise
No, it's not a rock. It's found underwater in the coastal areas of the western Pacific Ocean, but neither is it coral. It just happens to be one of the most venomous fish in the world, though I saw it safely behind glass at the Manila Ocean Park. The Estuarine Stonefish (Synanceia horrida) camouflages itself among rocks at the bottom of tropical reefs, where it lies in ambush for shrimp and small fish to swim by. If you are having a difficult time seeing the fish, try to locate its deeply-frowning mouth on the left, then its dark eye bugging out, one fin at the bottom of the tank, and finally, the venomous spines which run along its top. See it now?
wow! the colors are so vibrant! How did you get this picture though?
ReplyDeleteGreat photo and what excellent camo he has.
ReplyDeleteDarryl and Ruth : )
What a teacher - great colours indeed. Please have a good Friday.
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I'm glad you described how to see this fish. This is a very informative post. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteGreat post and photo. This is a little scary to me, I would tread on it before I ever saw it, and I think that would be very unhealthy.
ReplyDeleteWithout your assistance I don't think I would have sussed it out. Aquariums are wonderful ways to learn about sea life. Spectacular, H.
ReplyDeleteLooks like an underwater monster. Fantastic shot!
ReplyDeleteEeuw. That's scary!
ReplyDeleteca fait un peu peur ;) mais les couleurs sont flashy
ReplyDeleteVibrant color ! and look Camouflage for me : )
ReplyDeleteWow I took some time to see the first in the picture, it's really different, impressive capture!
ReplyDeleteLéia
Hilda great picture. I have heard of stone fish before but didn't realise they were so colourful.
ReplyDeleteBTW my anti-virus gives a warning if I click on the picture to view full size.
Hilda just checked with my AV (Norton) it refers to a Google server(images) so it doesn't refer to your specific photograph just a dodgy one that has been there at some time I guess.
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I've never seen anything like this and to be honest I wouldn't like to meet it!
ReplyDeleteI like the texture of the image. :)
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I see it. He's a little creepy.
ReplyDeleteRelamente es díficil de ver, pero lo he visto¡¡ Increíble¡¡¡¡¡
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i've been wanting to go to manila ocean park. i'm just worried that its over priced. they say you've gone through the park in 30 minutes?
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He certainly is fierce looking but I like his vivid warning colors. He really is beautiful in a strange way, isn't he, Hilda.
ReplyDeleteEnjoy your weekend ;)
interesting. I clicked on the picture to enlarge. Informative post. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteFishy, stay away from us.
ReplyDeleteit had camouflaged too much that i still can't see it :D but how vivid are these colors.
ReplyDeleteI'm officially wearing shoes next time I wade in the water. great image!
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I've caught some very ugly fish in Florida waters but this takes the cake (or the bait?)...it is just plain scary. Surely wouldn't want to step on it. Amazing!
ReplyDeleteI would not want to come face to face with that bright fish!
ReplyDeleteI believe I've seen his cousin while scuba diving. Good shot! What I learned here though, Hilda, is that there is an Ocean Park down by Manila Bay... how long has it been there?!? How did I miss this? Was it well done? Worth going? [And I am glad you appreciated my Manila Smiles post... we will hug when we meet one day. :-) ]
ReplyDeleteIt's amazing!
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