leaf scorpion fish
Alternative names: Taenianotus triacanthus, paperfish
This fish has a wide distribution range, from the coast of East Africa to the Indo-Pacific region and reaching as far as Hawaii and New South Wales. It prefers the tropical waters on coral reefs, from shallower waters to depths of up to 130 meters.
This fish has an average length of 10 centimeters and comes in a wide spectrum of colors, from green and red to yellow, pink and white.The fish is very flat and his skin helps him camouflage.