Lion Fish
The beautiful spines hide a deadly secret – they’re highly venomous (though not to humans) and are used as a defensive weapon. The general idea being that if they’re gulped up (as is often the case), the spines spread out and inject poison into the predator.
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Johanne Brunet
It’s beautiful Vikram (the image and the fish), great capture! The fins almost look like feathers, and the description is really interesting.
Vikram Franklin replied
Thanks Johanne – this was in a public aquarium and with no flash allowed, this was the only satisfying frame that I got.
Victoria Kidgell
Beautiful shot Vikram. Even though you only got one good shot, it’s a marvelous one!
EnVee
excellent capture!