Banda Scorpionfish
Parascorpaena bandanensis
- Group: Scorpionfish
- Typical depth: 1–15 m
- Max size: 10 cm
- For divers: safe
A small scorpionfish of shallow rubble, mainly estuarine but also on coral reefs to about fifteen metres, it settles motionless and ambushes prey. The venomous fin spines common to its family make it one to look at rather than touch.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Perciformes › Scorpaenidae › Parascorpaena
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 278366.
FAQ
- How deep does the Banda Scorpionfish live?
- The Banda Scorpionfish (Parascorpaena bandanensis) is typically found at 1–15 m.
- Is the Banda Scorpionfish dangerous to divers?
- The Banda Scorpionfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Banda Scorpionfish get?
- The Banda Scorpionfish grows to about 10 cm.