Tassled Scorpionfish

Scorpaenopsis oxycephala

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Max Size

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Max Weight

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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

Sri Lanka Maldives Vietnam Seychelles Egypt East +54 more in Seabook

Colors

white

black

brown

grey

yellow

orange

red

Habitat and Environment

Benthic

Coral reef

Mud and Sand

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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