This is the largest of the lizardfish found in Hawaiis coastal waters. It reaches about 10 inches in length, where most lizardfish are about 4-5 inches long. The orange mouth and size distinguish this species. Pali Cliffs.

These guys think they blend in perfectly with the surroundings, which they often do. They will just sit there, waiting to get a meal. They really do look a bit like a lizard, you can just imagine them sprouting legs from their fins and walking up on land, just like the first lizards must have. [...]