Scorpaenodes hirsutus (Smith, 1957)
Hairy scorpionfish, 5.6cm

This may be Scorpaenodes hirsutus, a very secretive, rarely seen scorpionfish. This individual was photographed by Jay Lord in a dark cave on the seaward reef slope.

Created 13 April 2018

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