Leaf Scorpionfish Taenianotus triacanthus

Leaf Scorpionfish
Leaf Scorpionfish
Leaf Scorpionfish
The Leaf Scorpionfish is native to sandy flats of reefs in the Indo-Pacific region. Thin like a leaf, it stays still in calm water and sways gently from side to side like a leaf in the current.
Leaf Scorpionfish
Leaf Scorpionfish
Leaf Scorpionfish
An ambush predator, it can give a nasty surprise to passing prey or unsuspecting humans. It sheds its skin twice a month, with the skin on its head breaking up first.
Leaf Scorpionfish
Leaf Scorpionfish with Weedy Scorpionfish Leaf Scorpionfish with Weedy Scorpionfish.
Leaf Scorpionfish Swimming.
Colours of individuals can vary from white (some almost translucent) to yellows, pinks, reds, greens and browns. They can grow to 10cm in length.