Pitted Stonefish
Erosa erosa
- Group: Scorpionfish
- Typical depth: 0–90 m
- Max size: 15 cm
- For divers: dangerous
- IUCN status: LC
A warty, well camouflaged relative of the stonefishes, this fish lies still on trawling grounds and hard bottoms waiting to ambush prey. Grooves along its head feed venom glands, so its spines deliver a serious sting to anything that treads on it.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Perciformes › Synanceiidae › Erosa
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 280708.
FAQ
- How deep does the Pitted Stonefish live?
- The Pitted Stonefish (Erosa erosa) is typically found at 0–90 m.
- Is the Pitted Stonefish dangerous to divers?
- The Pitted Stonefish can be dangerous; divers should keep their distance.
- How big does the Pitted Stonefish get?
- The Pitted Stonefish grows to about 15 cm.