Tassled scorpionfish

Distribution : Red Sea and Indo-Pacific.

Marine region

In Taiwan, local names for the tasselled scorpionfish refer to a tiger, a stone lion or a stonefish. These names appear in local fish records. Its angular head, spines and fleshy fringes help explain the comparisons.

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Habitat

Coral reef, Rocky habitat

Depth

1-400 m

Group

Role

Predator

Size

Up to 36 cm

Precautions

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

WHAT DOES IT LOOK LIKE?

The tasseled scorpionfish’s beard is made of many little skin flaps around the mouth. Its head looks bulky and its snout long. Colouring varies greatly, often in brown, beige and pinkish tones. Spines are visible on the back.

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