Pigmy Scorpionfish
Sebastapistes fowleri
- Group: Scorpionfish
- Typical depth: 2–61 m
- Max size: 4.7 cm
- For divers: dangerous
- IUCN status: LC
Tiny at around five centimetres, this scorpionfish hides in rubble and mixed sand near coral reefs and waits to snatch small fishes. Its spines carry venom, so it is best admired without a touch.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Perciformes › Scorpaenidae › Sebastapistes
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 274760.
FAQ
- How deep does the Pigmy Scorpionfish live?
- The Pigmy Scorpionfish (Sebastapistes fowleri) is typically found at 2–61 m.
- Is the Pigmy Scorpionfish dangerous to divers?
- The Pigmy Scorpionfish can be dangerous; divers should keep their distance.
- How big does the Pigmy Scorpionfish get?
- The Pigmy Scorpionfish grows to about 4.7 cm.