Eric noticed this amazing sculpin recently -- the colors behind the eyes are a perfect match for orange sponge and pink coralline algae found in low rocky intertidal zone areas.
This might be a Smoothhead Sculpin (Artedius lateralis), but we'd love input about the identification.
It's mind-boggling to wonder how the cells know to do that. There's even a white border. My first thought was the sponge and algae had actually grown on the fish. I like how the pink even continues onto the fins.
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