Crocodilefish
Crocodilefish

Crocodilefish

Papilloculiceps longiceps

A lacy fringe over the pupil breaks up the outline of the eye, the hardest part of a camouflaged fish to hide.

Depth range
1–15 m / 3–49 ft
Conservation status
Least Concern

Camouflage & ambush fish · Stargazers, Flatheads & Gurnards

Mediterranean & Canary Islands Red Sea Indian Ocean