Tassled scorpionfish

Distribution : Red Sea and Indo-Pacific.

Marine region

Taiwanese fish inventories record several local names for the tasselled scorpionfish, including tiger fish, stone lion and stonefish. Some are shared with other scorpionfish: local names do not always follow the distinctions made by zoologists.

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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 (Scorpaenopsis oxycephala) has many skin flaps around the mouth and an elongated snout. Its large head is not followed by the false stonefish’s strong hump. Brown, beige and pinkish colours vary. The back fin carries conspicuous spines.

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