Spotted Scorpionfish

Scorpaena plumieri

Seabook: Spotted Scorpionfish

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Max Depth

70 m

Description

Scorpaena plumieri is a Scorpionfifh. Description Coloration of this species is variable, ranging from shades of brown or black on a paler background with the area before the caudal fin appearing abruptly paler. The head is mottled with dark markings while the ventral surface is often orangish or reddish in color. The fi... Read more in Seabook

Locations

Bermuda Bonaire Caribbean Sea Gulf of Mexico Costa Rica +37 more in Seabook

Colors

white
black
brown
grey
orange
red

Habitat and Environment

Benthic

Coral reef

Conservation status

(LC) Least concern

Edible

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Social Behaviour

Solitary

Venomous

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Danger to human

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