Kellogg's Scorpionfish
Scorpaenodes kelloggi
- Group: Scorpionfish
- Typical depth: 6–24 m
- Max size: 5 cm
- For divers: dangerous
- IUCN status: LC
A small scorpionfish of coralline ground from the shoreline out to the outer reef slope, it sits on the bottom waiting for prey down to at least 24 metres. It reaches barely 5 centimetres, and venom glands along grooves in its fin spines make it one to leave untouched.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Perciformes › Scorpaenidae › Scorpaenodes
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 218101.
FAQ
- How deep does the Kellogg's Scorpionfish live?
- The Kellogg's Scorpionfish (Scorpaenodes kelloggi) is typically found at 6–24 m.
- Is the Kellogg's Scorpionfish dangerous to divers?
- The Kellogg's Scorpionfish can be dangerous; divers should keep their distance.
- How big does the Kellogg's Scorpionfish get?
- The Kellogg's Scorpionfish grows to about 5 cm.