Filamentous Scorpionfish (orange)
Hipposcorpaena filamentosa
- Max size
- View in app
- Max depth
- 95 m
- Found in
- 10 regions
How to recognise it
- Colours
- brownorangered
- Body shape
- Other
- Pattern
- Barbels pattern
Hipposcorpaena filamentosa is a scorpionfish.
Description
It is characterized by having variable coloration, from whitish to red-brown with whitish snout and broad white band on posterior portion of spinous dorsal fin.
Distribution
Western Central Pacific: known from the Philippines, Indonesia and Papua New Guinea.
Habitat
It is found in silty inshore reefs at depth from 10 to 51 m.
Questions
Is Filamentous Scorpionfish (orange) dangerous?
Filamentous Scorpionfish (orange) is classified as venomous, dangerous to humans. Always exercise caution and keep a safe distance.
Where can you find Filamentous Scorpionfish (orange)?
How deep does Filamentous Scorpionfish (orange) live?
Filamentous Scorpionfish (orange) can be found at depths of up to 95 meters.
