Cymbacephalus beauforti

Scorpion fishes and others

  • Crocodile fish
  • Poisson-crocodile de Beaufort

Distribution

  • The tropical Pacific
  • 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 1 and 12 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 : 50 cm
  • Maximum age known : 14 year(s)
  • The animal is a hunter high in the food chain.
  • Diet : Fishes -
  • The animal changes colour like a chameleon

Relationship with humans

  • The species can be eaten but is of no particular culinary interest
The species can be confused with other species of similar appearance!