Weedy Scorpionfish
Rhinopias frondosa
- Group: Scorpionfish
- Typical depth: 10–297 m
- Max size: 23 cm
- For divers: dangerous
- IUCN status: LC
Draped in flaps and tassels of skin, this scorpionfish looks more like a clump of weed than a fish as it sits motionless among rocks, coral and algae. It hunts after dark, ambushing small fish and invertebrates that wander too close. Venomous spines back up the disguise, and it grows to about 23 centimetres.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Perciformes › Scorpaenidae › Rhinopias
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 218087.
FAQ
- How deep does the Weedy Scorpionfish live?
- The Weedy Scorpionfish (Rhinopias frondosa) is typically found at 10–297 m.
- Is the Weedy Scorpionfish dangerous to divers?
- The Weedy Scorpionfish can be dangerous; divers should keep their distance.
- How big does the Weedy Scorpionfish get?
- The Weedy Scorpionfish grows to about 23 cm.