Coral Scorpionfish
Scorpaenodes corallinus
- Group: Scorpionfish
- Typical depth: 0–18 m
- Max size: 10.5 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A small reef scorpionfish of about 11 centimetres, it sits motionless among corals in shallow water down to roughly 18 metres. Solitary and secretive, it relies on camouflage and the venomous spines typical of its family rather than speed.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Perciformes › Scorpaenidae › Scorpaenodes
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 218099.
FAQ
- How deep does the Coral Scorpionfish live?
- The Coral Scorpionfish (Scorpaenodes corallinus) is typically found at 0–18 m.
- Is the Coral Scorpionfish dangerous to divers?
- The Coral Scorpionfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Coral Scorpionfish get?
- The Coral Scorpionfish grows to about 10.5 cm.