Scorpionfish Engaged in Territorial Dispute | Ambon, Indonesia

Two scorpionfish (Scorpaenopsis sp.) engaged in a territorial dispute. The two fish faced off for several minutes without moving, then the pair suddenly leapt toward one another, locking jaws and spinning in circles until one left the area.

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Two scorpionfish (Scorpaenopsis sp.) engaged in a territorial dispute. The two fish faced off for several minutes without moving, then the pair suddenly leapt toward one another, locking jaws and spinning in circles until one left the area.