Speckled Scorpionfish
Pontinus sierra
- Group: Scorpionfish
- Typical depth: to 250 m
- Max size: 28 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A demersal scorpionfish of the eastern Pacific, the speckled scorpionfish settles on the bottom as an adult after a planktonic start to life. It reaches close to 28 centimetres and ranges down to around 250 metres. Its eggs are thought to drift away in a buoyant gelatinous mass.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Perciformes › Scorpaenidae › Pontinus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 274693.
FAQ
- How deep does the Speckled Scorpionfish live?
- The Speckled Scorpionfish (Pontinus sierra) is typically found at to 250 m.
- Is the Speckled Scorpionfish dangerous to divers?
- The Speckled Scorpionfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Speckled Scorpionfish get?
- The Speckled Scorpionfish grows to about 28 cm.