Orange-Banded Scorpionfish
Neosebastes entaxis
- Group: Scorpionfish
- Typical depth: 8–25 m
- Max size: 19 cm
- For divers: dangerous
A scorpionfish of rocky reefs over sandy patches, this species carries venom delivered through a glandular groove along its spines, so it is best left untouched. It grows to about nineteen centimetres and usually sits between eight and twenty five metres.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Perciformes › Neosebastidae › Neosebastes
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 281708.
FAQ
- How deep does the Orange-Banded Scorpionfish live?
- The Orange-Banded Scorpionfish (Neosebastes entaxis) is typically found at 8–25 m.
- Is the Orange-Banded Scorpionfish dangerous to divers?
- The Orange-Banded Scorpionfish can be dangerous; divers should keep their distance.
- How big does the Orange-Banded Scorpionfish get?
- The Orange-Banded Scorpionfish grows to about 19 cm.