Thalassothia cirrhosa

Scorpion fishes and others

  • Red Sea toadfish
  • Rotmeer - Krötenfisch
  • Poisson crapaud de mer Rouge
  • Pez sapo del Mar Rojo
  • Aplodocio dai cirri

Distribution

  • The Red Sea

Environment and movement of the diurnal species

  • The species is generally observed on the reef or near it.
  • The species is generally motionless in its environment
  • The species is generally found on or close to the seafloor.
  • The species can be found between 5 and 200 Meters.
  • Rare species.
  • Imitates a rock or a coral.
  • Endemic species.

General behaviour of the species

  • Species generally solitary
  • Imitates a rock or a coral.
  • The animal is rather indifferent to the diver, though it remains on its guard

General characteristics of the species

  • Maximum size : 35 cm
  • The animal is a hunter low in the food chain.
  • Diet : Fishes -
  • The animal changes colour like a chameleon

Relationship with humans

  • The spines of the animal can be dangerous
  • The species can be eaten but is of no particular culinary interest