Plumed Scorpionfish
Scorpaena grandicornis
- Group: Scorpionfish
- Typical depth: 1–15 m
- Max size: 30 cm
- For divers: dangerous
- IUCN status: LC
Camouflaged among seagrass and grassy bays, this scorpionfish stays put until disturbed, wearing plumed tabs of skin above its eyes. Its fin spines deliver an extremely painful wound that is not fatal, and it grows to about thirty centimetres.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Perciformes › Scorpaenidae › Scorpaena
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 274711.
FAQ
- How deep does the Plumed Scorpionfish live?
- The Plumed Scorpionfish (Scorpaena grandicornis) is typically found at 1–15 m.
- Is the Plumed Scorpionfish dangerous to divers?
- The Plumed Scorpionfish can be dangerous; divers should keep their distance.
- How big does the Plumed Scorpionfish get?
- The Plumed Scorpionfish grows to about 30 cm.