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Head shot of a Red Irish Lord, Hemilepidotus hemilepidotus. The cornea of these fish is filled with chromatophores, which change colour. By breaking up the outline of the obvious eye shape, it makes them stand out less to potential predators, or they prey they are seeking.
Photo ID: red-irish-lord-hemilepidotus-hemilepidotus-10
© Eiko Jones 2020
Photo size: 27.2 Mpixels (77.8 MB uncompressed) - 6381x4259 pixels (21.3x14.2 in / 54x36.1 cm at 300 ppi)
Photo keywords: british columbia diving, browning pass, hemilepidotus hemilepidotus, red irish lord, sculpin