Stone Scorpionfish

Scorpaena mystes

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Max Size

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Max Weight

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Max Depth

30 m

Description

Scorpaena mystes is a scorpionfish species found in shallow water and seaweed-covered reefs as well as on open, sandy areas between 1 and 85 m depth. An opportunistic predator, this cryptic fish lies unseen on the reef top waiting for small fishes to pass by. Although the flesh is of excellent quality, it is not util... Read more in Seabook

Locations

Costa Rica Cocos Island Peru USA Malpelo Island +21 more in Seabook

Colors

white

black

brown

grey

orange

green

red

Edible

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Habitat and Environment

Benthic

Conservation status

(LC) Least concern

Social Behaviour

Solitary

Danger to human

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