Yellowspotted Scorpionfish
Sebastapistes cyanostigma
- Group: Scorpionfish
- Typical depth: 2–30 m
- Max size: 10 cm
- For divers: dangerous
- IUCN status: LC
A small scorpionfish that lives wedged among the branches of Pocillopora coral in the surge of seaward reefs, sometimes among fire coral too. It tops out near 10 centimetres and carries venomous spines, so it is best admired and not touched.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Perciformes › Scorpaenidae › Sebastapistes
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 218111.
FAQ
- How deep does the Yellowspotted Scorpionfish live?
- The Yellowspotted Scorpionfish (Sebastapistes cyanostigma) is typically found at 2–30 m.
- Is the Yellowspotted Scorpionfish dangerous to divers?
- The Yellowspotted Scorpionfish can be dangerous; divers should keep their distance.
- How big does the Yellowspotted Scorpionfish get?
- The Yellowspotted Scorpionfish grows to about 10 cm.