Monocentris japonica

A common species in Japan.This fish is called "Matsukasauo" in Japanese,which means "Pine cone fish".
This photo was taken with an underwater tourch.No strobe.
Data : 1/2sec, f2.8

depth : 66ft / 30m, Okinawa, JAPAN, Jan 2001

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