Tropical Single-Spined Scorpionfish
Sebastapistes monospina
- Group: Scorpionfish
- Typical depth: 1–27 m
- For divers: safe
A small scorpionfish of shallow coral and rocky reefs around subtropical and tropical islands. Like its relatives it sits still and camouflaged on the bottom, relying on stillness rather than speed to catch passing prey.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Perciformes › Scorpaenidae › Sebastapistes
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 1832259.
FAQ
- How deep does the Tropical Single-Spined Scorpionfish live?
- The Tropical Single-Spined Scorpionfish (Sebastapistes monospina) is typically found at 1–27 m.
- Is the Tropical Single-Spined Scorpionfish dangerous to divers?
- The Tropical Single-Spined Scorpionfish is harmless to divers.