Uranoscopus sulphureus

Scorpion fishes and others

  • Whitemargin stargazer
  • Weißrand-Himmelsgucker
  • Uranoscope à bordure blanche

Distribution

  • The tropical Pacific
  • The Red Sea
  • The Indian Ocean

Environment and movement of the diurnal species

  • The species is generally observed in a sandy/silty area.
  • 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 18 Meters.
  • Rare species.
  • Hides in the sand.

General behaviour of the species

  • Species generally solitary
  • Hides in the sand.
  • The animal is rather indifferent to the diver, though it remains on its guard

General characteristics of the species

  • Maximum size : 45 cm
  • The animal is a hunter low in the food chain.
  • Diet : Fishes

Relationship with humans

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