False stonefish

Distribution : Red Sea and Indo-Pacific.

Marine region

In Lembeh, the devil scorpionfish blends into the seabed. When it spreads its side fins, their hidden faces show bright colours. Guides call it the flasher scorpionfish.

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Habitat

Coral reef, Rocky habitat

Depth

1-70 m

Group

Role

Predator

Size

Up to 30 cm

Precautions

Venomous spines: watch without touching and do not rest hands on the bottom.

WHAT DOES IT LOOK LIKE?

The hump behind the head marks the false stonefish’s outline. Its mouth faces upwards, its side fins are broad and its back spines fairly short. Brown, reddish and grey colours share its variable pattern.

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