This is a Japanese inflator filefish (Brachaluteres ulvarum), so named for its ability to inflate its body to appear bigger…presumably as a means of self-defence.
I had no idea this fish had special powers.
I just took the photo because the filefish is cute and has pink lips…presumably to match the background?









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