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Query: Taenianotus triacanthusResult: 6th of 8
Image of: Taenianotus triacanthus
Subject: Image of: Taenianotus triacanthus
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Leaf fish.jpg
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Image of: Taenianotus triacanthus


Image of: Taenianotus triacanthus

ADW: Leaf_fish.jpg


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Location
Luzon Island, Philippines
Caption
Though they look menacing, leaf fish (Taenianotus triacanthus) are very docile animals. This specimen is typical in length, about 3 or 4 inches. It parks itself on the reef for long periods, and its body acts as a sail, swaying with the slightest current. The reflective, almost glowing eyes seem to add to the mysterious nature of this fish. Their dorsal spines are sharp and venomonous.
Contributors
Jeffrey N. Jeffords (photographer, copyright holder, identification)

Taenianotus triacanthus
6/8
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