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?
Love these filefish, I just cant get enough of them. The pink lips are great.
Great Shot!!
Thanks Mike.
I’m looking for more to see if any others are wearing lipstick
[...] filefish have signature pouty lips similar to the Japanese inflator filefish, but their lips aren’t quite the same shade of hot pink…more of a mature mauve [...]