Midget Stonefish
Synanceia alula
- Group: Scorpionfish
- Typical depth: 1–20 m
- Max size: 10.2 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
Barely the length of a finger, this stonefish hides alone under ledges and in crevices of shallow coral reefs. Its mottled, lumpy skin lets it vanish against the rock. Despite the family reputation it is recorded here as harmless to handle.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Perciformes › Synanceiidae › Synanceia
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 276861.
FAQ
- How deep does the Midget Stonefish live?
- The Midget Stonefish (Synanceia alula) is typically found at 1–20 m.
- Is the Midget Stonefish dangerous to divers?
- The Midget Stonefish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Midget Stonefish get?
- The Midget Stonefish grows to about 10.2 cm.