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Spotted Scorpionfish

Spotted scorpionfish

Scorpaena plumieri

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Species Type:

Fishes

Common Name(s):

Spotted scorpionfish

Size:

On average, spotted scorpionfish grow to 7.1-14.2 inches (18.0-36.0 centimeters) in length.

Diet:

Spotted scorpionfish hide and ambush prey like other fishes and crustaceans such as shrimp and crab.

Range & Habitat:

These fish can be found in shallow coral reef communities and rocky areas throughout the western Atlantic Ocean, Gulf and Caribbean Sea.

Details:

These fish blend into their environment and ambush their prey. They have big eyes and a large mouth capable of swallowing prey whole. They are often mistaken for rocks or coral by prey as well as predators—but they can defend themselves using venomous spines on their dorsal fins

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