Flasher Scorpionfish
Scorpaenopsis macrochir
- Group: Scorpionfish
- Typical depth: 1–80 m
- Max size: 13.6 cm
- For divers: dangerous
- IUCN status: LC
When this scorpionfish sits on a reef flat it wriggles into the sand or melts against the rubble until almost nothing shows. It ambushes passing fish, and grooves along its spines deliver venom, so it is best left untouched.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Perciformes › Scorpaenidae › Scorpaenopsis
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 277527.
FAQ
- How deep does the Flasher Scorpionfish live?
- The Flasher Scorpionfish (Scorpaenopsis macrochir) is typically found at 1–80 m.
- Is the Flasher Scorpionfish dangerous to divers?
- The Flasher Scorpionfish can be dangerous; divers should keep their distance.
- How big does the Flasher Scorpionfish get?
- The Flasher Scorpionfish grows to about 13.6 cm.