Eastern Red Scorpionfish
Scorpaena cardinalis
- Group: Scorpionfish
- Typical depth: 0–154 m
- Max size: 40.5 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A stocky, well camouflaged scorpionfish of rocks, crevices and caverns, it lurks at all depths and sometimes turns up in deep tide pools. Active mainly at night, it stalks small bottom animals and swallows them whole.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Perciformes › Scorpaenidae › Scorpaena
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 274702.
FAQ
- How deep does the Eastern Red Scorpionfish live?
- The Eastern Red Scorpionfish (Scorpaena cardinalis) is typically found at 0–154 m.
- Is the Eastern Red Scorpionfish dangerous to divers?
- The Eastern Red Scorpionfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Eastern Red Scorpionfish get?
- The Eastern Red Scorpionfish grows to about 40.5 cm.