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