Description
The Crocodilefish Close-Up on Sand Canvas Print brings a fringed eye, mottled head and long jaw into a warm landscape of brown, cream and gold. Cobi Hay Yacobi’s Red Sea photograph gives a wood-furnished room an intricate subject you can keep finding details in.
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The animal in the crocodilefish close-up
The species is Papilloculiceps longiceps, also known as the tentacled flathead. It belongs to the flathead family and has a broad, flattened head with bony ridges. Its eyes sit high on the head, with fringed tissue above them, and the lower jaw projects forward.
The CIESM species account records this fish in the Red Sea and describes its sandy-bottom habitat near coral or rock. It feeds mainly on fish and crustaceans. Those details describe the species; this photograph shows the head and surrounding sand without documenting a hunt or a feeding event.
The photograph: an eye among fine textures
Cobi Hay Yacobi photographed this crocodilefish close-up on April 2, 2016, according to the camera date, and edited the image himself. The raised eye, mottled head and extended jaw are clearly visible. Pale and dark patches break up the surface, while the sandy ground provides another texture beneath the fish.
Begin with the delicate fringe around the eye, then follow the ridges and markings along the head. The broad jaw gives the photograph a strong horizontal line. From a nearby chair, you can study the small surface details; across the room, the head becomes a single shape in earth tones. Consider both viewing distances when choosing where to hang the print.
Crocodilefish canvas construction
The photograph comes on canvas stretched over a wooden frame, ready to hang. The canvas depth is 0.75 in. A decorative outer frame is not included, so the image can stand on its own with a simple edge. If you prefer an outer frame alongside other pictures, allow for its added width and height when planning the display.
Crocodilefish canvas sizes and prices
- 12 × 8 in : $69 USD
- 30 × 20 in : $149 USD
- 36 × 24 in : $169 USD
To choose a crocodilefish close-up canvas, mark a paper rectangle in the selected dimensions above your furniture. Check it from your usual seat as well as the doorway. Leave clearance above lamps and tall objects. The image crop may vary slightly between sizes.
Earth tones beside wood and stone
The small crocodilefish close-up mock-up shows a sunroom, the medium an architect’s office and the large a cabin living room. These settings offer ways to compare the photograph with natural materials and simple furniture. Use the brown and cream tones as a starting point, then look at how the textures relate to your own room.
A wall near a sitting area lets you see the eye at close range. In a larger room, check that the full head remains visible above the furniture.
Another view of life near the seabed
Compare the crocodilefish close-up with our false stonefish canvas to explore another detailed marine subject. The photographs show different animals, offering a choice of body shapes and surrounding textures. Measure the combined space and gap if you are considering a pair.
For more about the features used to recognize underwater animals, read our marine life identification guide. Choose the composition you would like to examine each day, then select a size for the wall and viewing distance you have in mind.
A crocodilefish close-up for a room with texture
A crocodilefish print offers a natural point of connection with furniture that has a visible grain. Start by comparing the photograph with one material already in the room, such as a wooden desktop or a stone-colored surface. You can build a coherent display from that relationship without finding an exact color match.
Keep the immediate surroundings simple if you want the eye to remain the first detail people discover. A shelf crowded with small patterned objects may compete with the picture. Try moving those objects to one end, or place the canvas on a separate wall that still shares the same view from your chair.
For a collection of wildlife photographs, the crocodilefish makes a useful change of pace beside more colorful reef subjects. Compare a broad fish outline with a smaller portrait, or a detailed foreground with a more open background. Give each image enough room to keep its own character rather than making every piece serve the same visual role.
A crocodilefish canvas can also be a personal gift for someone who likes camouflage, unusual animal faces or the textures of the seabed. Choose it for that specific interest. If the recipient works from home, consider where they take breaks from the screen and what they would enjoy studying there. A picture that invites a brief, attentive look can earn its place in a room through use as well as appearance.
Find your next reef subject
Explore fish canvas prints to compare more subjects from Cobi’s collection. Look at Hogfish Canvas Print and Blue-Spotted Toby Canvas Print alongside this design, then choose the animal and composition you most want to spend time with.
The photographer behind the image
Cobi Hay Yacobi is a marine nature photographer specializing in underwater photography. His experience spans more than 20 years and over 1,000 dives in the Red Sea and around the world. Read about Cobi and his underwater photography to meet the person behind the collection.
Printing and shipping
Your canvas is printed to order in the USA, with printing taking about 3 business days. After printing, estimated delivery is 2–5 business days within the USA or 10–30 business days to Canada, Australia and other eligible countries. Express shipping is not available.
Shipping is free to the USA, Canada and Australia. For other eligible countries, the first canvas costs US$25–US$36 to ship, depending on size, plus US$8 for each additional canvas. Checkout shows the shipping total before payment. Import duties or taxes may apply outside the USA. The English shop does not ship to the EU, EEA or UK.
Frequently asked questions
How should I care for the canvas?
Choose a dry, ventilated indoor wall away from direct sunlight and high humidity. Clean only with a soft, dry cloth. Room mockups illustrate placement; check the conditions in your chosen room before hanging.
Can I request a size that is not listed?
Contact customer support about another canvas size before ordering. Explain the wall space you have in mind so you can discuss the options before committing to a purchase.
Can I send this print as a gift?
Yes. Enter the recipient’s delivery address at checkout for direct delivery to an eligible country. A photograph chosen around their favorite animal or interest in diving makes a personal starting point.
How do I place and follow my order?
Select the size and quantity, add the canvas to your basket and enter your contact and delivery details. Check your selection and total before paying with an available method through the authorized payment provider. We email confirmation after payment and a tracking number when the order ships.
Where can I read the returns terms?
Read the Returns & Refunds policy for returns and cancellation details before placing your order. Keep your confirmation email with your purchase information.
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