Jenkin's Scorpionfish
Scorpaenopsis cacopsis
- Group: Scorpionfish
- Typical depth: 4–60 m
- Max size: 51 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: DD
A solitary scorpionfish of the outer reef in Hawaiian waters, it tucks beneath ledges and near cave mouths, sitting still and well camouflaged while it waits for small fish to pass. Reaching about half a metre, it is prized as food and its numbers around the main islands have fallen under spearfishing pressure.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Perciformes › Scorpaenidae › Scorpaenopsis
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 277519.
FAQ
- How deep does the Jenkin's Scorpionfish live?
- The Jenkin's Scorpionfish (Scorpaenopsis cacopsis) is typically found at 4–60 m.
- Is the Jenkin's Scorpionfish dangerous to divers?
- The Jenkin's Scorpionfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Jenkin's Scorpionfish get?
- The Jenkin's Scorpionfish grows to about 51 cm.