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Tassled Scorpionfish

Scorpaenopsis oxycephala

Seabook: Tassled Scorpionfish

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Max Weight

Max Depth

400 m

Description

Scorpaenopsis oxycephala, is a carnivorous ray-finned fish with venomous spines that lives in the Indian and Pacific Oceans. Other names: Small-scaled Scorpionfish. Description It can reach a maximum length of 36 cm (14 in) and can vary considerably in color. Adults are bearded with a number of tassels ... Read more in Seabook

Locations

Colors

white
black
brown
grey
yellow
orange
red

Habitat and Environment

Benthic

Coral reef

Mud and Sand

Conservation status

(LC) Least concern

Social Behaviour

Solitary

Venomous

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Danger to human

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