Name that Fish!

Okay, kids, it’s time for another round of (insert cheesy game show music here) Name that Fish!

This bad boy has a mouth full of nasty, needle-point teeth and kinda looks like the vermin offspring of a trout crossed with a lingcod. They’d be super creepy but they only get to about 1 foot in length.

Here’s a quick hint: it lives in the warm near-shore waters of Hawaii and the locals call ‘em ‘Ulae.

Stumped? Here are…a couple more hints…

The mystery fish has teeth on its tongue and eyes atop its head. The eye position allows it to bury its body in the sand (like a halibut) so it can better ambush its prey.

Any guesses? Send them my way on the comments section.

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