Guam Scorpionfish
Scorpaenodes guamensis
- Group: Scorpionfish
- Typical depth: 0–20 m
- Max size: 14 cm
- For divers: dangerous
- IUCN status: LC
The Guam scorpionfish tucks into rock crevices on reef flats, shallow lagoons and channels, emerging at night to hunt shrimps, crabs and worms. Cryptic and usually solitary, it carries venom glands along grooves in its spines.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Perciformes › Scorpaenidae › Scorpaenodes
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 218094.
FAQ
- How deep does the Guam Scorpionfish live?
- The Guam Scorpionfish (Scorpaenodes guamensis) is typically found at 0–20 m.
- Is the Guam Scorpionfish dangerous to divers?
- The Guam Scorpionfish can be dangerous; divers should keep their distance.
- How big does the Guam Scorpionfish get?
- The Guam Scorpionfish grows to about 14 cm.