Leaf Scorpionfish (purple)

Taenianotus triacanthus

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Max Depth

135 m

Description

Taenianotus triacanthus, is a species of marine fish, the sole member of its genus. Other names: Paperfish. Description The leaf scorpionfish is about 10 cm (4 in) long. Their color varies from green, red, pink, brown, ocher and yellowish to a ghostly white. The fish is almost as flat as a leaf and resembles a... Read more in Seabook

Locations

Sri Lanka Maldives Seychelles Laccadive Islands Indo-Pacific +45 more in Seabook

Colors

white

purple

pink

Habitat and Environment

Benthic

Coral reef

Conservation status

(LC) Least concern

Social Behaviour

Couple

Solitary

Edible

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Venomous

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Danger to human

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