Cheekspot Scorpionfish
Scorpaenodes evides
- Group: Scorpionfish
- Typical depth: 1–40 m
- Max size: 10.5 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
Tucked into coral and rocky reefs between one and forty metres, this scorpionfish settles on the bottom and waits among ledges and caves. It grows to barely 11 centimetres and carries the venomous fin spines typical of its family, though it poses little threat to divers.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Perciformes › Scorpaenidae › Scorpaenodes
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 712541.
FAQ
- How deep does the Cheekspot Scorpionfish live?
- The Cheekspot Scorpionfish (Scorpaenodes evides) is typically found at 1–40 m.
- Is the Cheekspot Scorpionfish dangerous to divers?
- The Cheekspot Scorpionfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Cheekspot Scorpionfish get?
- The Cheekspot Scorpionfish grows to about 10.5 cm.