Scorpaenopsis oxycephala

Scorpion fishes and others

Small-scale scorpionfish
Fetzen-Drachenkopf
Poisson scorpion à tête plate
Pez escorpión de cabeza plana
Pesce scorpione tessellato

Distribution

The tropical Pacific
The Red Sea
The Indian Ocean

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 1 and 60 Meters.
Rare species.
Imitates a rock or a coral.

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 very dangerous
The species can be eaten but is of no particular culinary interest

The species can be confused with other species of similar appearance!