Marbled Stingfish
Cottapistus cottoides
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: to 24 m
- Max size: 9.2 cm
- For divers: dangerous
The marbled stingfish settles over soft bottoms from less than a metre down to about 24 metres, often scooped up in shrimp trawls. Mottled to match the seabed, it carries venomous spines, so a handful from a net deserves care.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Perciformes › Tetrarogidae › Cottapistus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 280404.
FAQ
- How deep does the Marbled Stingfish live?
- The Marbled Stingfish (Cottapistus cottoides) is typically found at to 24 m.
- Is the Marbled Stingfish dangerous to divers?
- The Marbled Stingfish can be dangerous; divers should keep their distance.
- How big does the Marbled Stingfish get?
- The Marbled Stingfish grows to about 9.2 cm.