Warty Prowfish

The Warty Prowfish (Aetapcus maculates) is endemic to Australian waters.
It can vary in it's colouration from pale white, yellow, orange, pink to brown. Sometimes will have a series of dark botches or spots long the dorsal fin.

In adults the skin is warty and amazingly can be shed like the skin of a snake. This action removes epibiotic growth from the fish.

The Warty Prowfish can be found camouflaged on sponge reefs.
 

Size: 22 cm in length

Diet: Crustaceans