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 SeabookLocations
- Costa Rica
- Cocos Island
- Peru
- USA
- Malpelo Island
- +21 locations in Seabook
Colors
white
black
brown
grey
orange
green
red
Edible
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Benthic
Conservation status
(LC) Least concern
Social Behaviour
Solitary