Papuan Scorpionfish
Scorpaenopsis papuensis
- Group: Scorpionfish
- Typical depth: 1 to 40 m
- Max size: 25 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
Lumpy skin and mottled colour let this scorpionfish vanish against algae covered rubble, where it sits motionless until a fish strays near. It lurks in coral and rocky ground of coasts, estuaries and lagoons, and is hard to spot even up close.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Perciformes › Scorpaenidae › Scorpaenopsis
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 277533.
FAQ
- How deep does the Papuan Scorpionfish live?
- The Papuan Scorpionfish (Scorpaenopsis papuensis) is typically found at 1 to 40 m.
- Is the Papuan Scorpionfish dangerous to divers?
- The Papuan Scorpionfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Papuan Scorpionfish get?
- The Papuan Scorpionfish grows to about 25 cm.