Brilliant blue edging on pectoral fins. Can swim surprisingly fast and can even leap above surface. 12 Large head fringed by small spines gives this bottom-living species a fierce appearance. Tail comparatively small, swims in ungainly manner. Colour changes to match bottom on which fish is hiding.
Ambushes prey, engulfing unwary crabs and small fish in broad mouth.
Despite name not venomous. 12 Large head fringed by small spines gives this bottom-living species a fierce appearance. Tail comparatively small, swims in ungainly manner. Colour changes to match bottom on which fish is hiding. Ambushes prey, engulfing unwary crabs and small fish in broad mouth.