Steve was trying to kill another Lionfish, and almost got it - but they swim surprisingly fast! In the process of chasing it around the reef, we startled this Scorpionfish out of hiding. It's amazing how good their camoflauge is - when they're stationary, it's almost impossible to pick them out of their surroundings. These guys are totally non-agressive, but if you step on them, or tangle with the spines on their back, they're toxic. At least toxic enough to put a hurtin on you. Fortunatley, they're hell-bent on getting out of your way and staying out of your way.
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