Japanese Inflator Filefish

Thu, Apr 16th, 2009  |   Marine Life, Places, Adventures 5 Comments

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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  • http://www.saltwaterphoto.com Mike Bartick

    Love these filefish, I just cant get enough of them. The pink lips are great.

    Great Shot!!

  • http://www.saltwaterphoto.com Mike Bartick

    Love these filefish, I just cant get enough of them. The pink lips are great.

    Great Shot!!

  • http://www.tonywublog.com Tony

    Thanks Mike.

    I’m looking for more to see if any others are wearing lipstick :)

  • http://www.tonywublog.com Tony

    Thanks Mike.

    I’m looking for more to see if any others are wearing lipstick :)

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