Size
Maximum size 37cm (15")
Recognition Characters
Short, fat body with pelvic fins in front of pectoral fins; has a short, bulbous and filamented "lure" on the head over the eyes
Color
Red to yellowish brown with three conspicously large black spots on the body with lighter rings around them
Habitat & Depth
Reef or snady areas near the reef; found between 10-7 feet
Distribution at GRNMS
Rare
Geographic Range
North Carolina to Venzuela
Behavior & Notes
Rely on camouflage to blend in with background on the bottom; use "lure" on head to attract potential prey
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