Humpbacked Scorpionfish
Scorpaenopsis gibbosa
- Group: Scorpionfish
- Max size: 21 cm
- For divers: dangerous
- IUCN status: LC
A scorpionfish that sits motionless on the bottom, camouflaged among rocks and coral, ambushing prey that strays too close. Its dorsal spines can deliver a sting that is painful but not truly dangerous, and it turns up fresh in small numbers at markets.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Perciformes › Scorpaenidae › Scorpaenopsis
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 218102.
FAQ
- Is the Humpbacked Scorpionfish dangerous to divers?
- The Humpbacked Scorpionfish can be dangerous; divers should keep their distance.
- How big does the Humpbacked Scorpionfish get?
- The Humpbacked Scorpionfish grows to about 21 cm.