Critter Highlight: Decorated Warbonnet (Chirolophis decoratus)
Named because of the prominent cirri on its head which resembles the feathers in an Indian Chieftain's war bonnet. The purpose of the cirri (Latin for curl-like tuft or fringe) are unknown.
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A close-up of a decorated war bonnet fish peeking out from within a small tunnel in a tank at the Seattle Aquarium, orange cup coral in the foreground

A decorated warbonnet peeking out to hypnotize you 😵‍💫

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