The Yawn

  • Season: Season 2024
  • Category: Nature & Landscape
  • Description: The Rhinopias frondosa, or yellow weedy scorpionfish, is a rare to find fish. Its spines pack a powerful venom that the fish uses to protect itself against predators. These fish yawn to stretch the muscles in their mouths and to increase airflow through the gills. For underwater photographers it is always a unique moment when the capture such a rare fish yawning.
  • Location: Tulamben, Bali, Indonesia
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