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Leaf fish

Scientific name: Taenianotus triacanthus

Size: About 3.9 inches

Color: Very varied but united, the most common may be white, yellow, green, black or red.

Distinguishing feature: Dorsal fin very developed, big mouth.

Where did we see it: Bali and Gili, Zanzibar, Thailand, Mayotte, Raja Ampat

Leaf fish of Maldives

Leaf fish

Scientific name: Taenianotus triacanthus

Size: About 3.9 inches

Color: Very varied but united, the most common may be white, yellow, green, black or red.

Distinguishing feature: Dorsal fin very developed, big mouth.

Where did we see it: Bali and Gili, Zanzibar, Thailand, Mayotte, Raja Ampat

In detail

This fish takes its name from its dead leaf aspect, which makes side-to-side movements (due to currents) when it is placed on the ground.

It is not uncommon locally, but quite difficult to find because of this camouflage. He is also sedentary and will stay in one place for a while. This makes it easier to observe if someone in the team knows where he is.

The different species of Scorpionfish we have seen

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