How big is the Spotted scorpionfish?

Spotted scorpionfish (Scorpaena plumieri) reaches 20–45 cm in length.

At what depth can you find the Spotted scorpionfish?

Spotted scorpionfish is found between 1–55 m deep.

What is the conservation status of the Spotted scorpionfish?

IUCN status: Least concern (LC).

Where can you find the Spotted scorpionfish?

Found in: Caribbean, Eastern Pacific.

Spotted scorpionfish (Scorpaena plumieri)

Key facts

Scientific name: Scorpaena plumieri
Common name: Spotted scorpionfish
Category: Fish
Family: Scorpaenidae
Genus: Scorpaena
Size: 20–45 cm
Depth: 1–55 m
IUCN status: Least concern (LC)
Danger level: Venomous
Habitats: reef, rocky
Behaviours: ambush-predator, camouflage
Ocean zones: Caribbean, Eastern Pacific

Description

Scorpaena plumieri reaches 45 cm. Stocky body mottled in brown, red, green, white, perfect camouflage on coral reefs. Distinctive trait: when it flares the pectoral fins to swim or threaten, three large black-and-white patches are revealed. Dorsal spines bear a painful venom equivalent to the Mediterranean scorpionfish. Never place a hand blindly. From 1 to 55 m in the Caribbean.

Photo of Spotted scorpionfish

Frequently asked questions

How big is the Spotted scorpionfish?: Spotted scorpionfish (Scorpaena plumieri) reaches 20–45 cm in length.
At what depth can you find the Spotted scorpionfish?: Spotted scorpionfish is found between 1–55 m deep.
Is the Spotted scorpionfish dangerous to divers?: Danger level: Venomous.
What is the conservation status of the Spotted scorpionfish?: IUCN status: Least concern (LC).
Where can you find the Spotted scorpionfish?: Found in: Caribbean, Eastern Pacific.

Other species in the genus Scorpaena

Other species in the family Scorpaenidae

Sources

Taxonomy: WoRMS (AphiaID 159564)
Photos: iNaturalist (CC BY-NC)
Distribution: GBIF (taxonKey 2334560)
Conservation: IUCN Red List
Encyclopedia: Wikipedia