Sculpin Scorpionfish
Scorpaenopsis cotticeps
- Group: Scorpionfish
- Typical depth: 15–70 m
- Max size: 6.3 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A small scorpionfish of shallow rocky reefs, it settles over rubble and sand and waits, relying on camouflage to ambush passing prey. It lives down to about 70 metres and stays under seven centimetres.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Perciformes › Scorpaenidae › Scorpaenopsis
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 277521.
FAQ
- How deep does the Sculpin Scorpionfish live?
- The Sculpin Scorpionfish (Scorpaenopsis cotticeps) is typically found at 15–70 m.
- Is the Sculpin Scorpionfish dangerous to divers?
- The Sculpin Scorpionfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Sculpin Scorpionfish get?
- The Sculpin Scorpionfish grows to about 6.3 cm.