weedy scorpionfish
| Scientific name | Rhinopias frondosa |
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| Descriptor | Günther |
| Year of description | 1892 |
| IUCN category | LC |
| Family | Scorpaenidae |
| Genus | Rhinopias |
Introduction
Rhinopias frondosa, commonly known as weedy scorpionfish , is a salt water fish.
Who is it?
Morphology
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Average size19 cm
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Maximum size23 cm
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Patterntasks
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Average size19 cm
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Maximum size23 cm
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Patterntasks
How to recognize the weedy scorpionfish ?
The weedy scorpionfish measures between 19 and 23 cm. This fish is unicolore with a predominantly rouge, jaune, vert, rose and violet body. The also has tasks.
Behaviour & Life cycle
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dietcarnivorous
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Sociabilitysolitary
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territorialNo
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Way of livingnocturnal
The weedy scorpionfish is a fish solitary. This species is carnivorous . This fish lives mainly at night. Usually, it leaves its hiding place and starts to be active once it gets dark.
Although the weedy scorpionfish is non-territorial, it is sometimes aggressive towards other species.
Reproduction
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Reproductionovipare
The weedy scorpionfish is a fish ovipare.
Risks for humans
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VenomousYes
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StingYes
What to do in the event of a sting?
in case of sting, the following rules should be followed, in this order:
- Isolate the victim from the danger and quickly remove him or her from the water
- Call for help
- Lay the victim down in a half-sitting position and avoid any effort
- Immobilize the affected limb
- Clean the wound
- The venom of this species being thermolabile, it can be neutralized if it is submitted to a temperature of about 45 °C. It is therefore possible to heat the wound. This popular technique should be practiced with great care so as not to aggravate the wound by burning it. It is advisable to immerse the affected limb in hot water.
- If the puncture is too deep, heating the wound will be less effective.
Sometimes the sting can cause discomfort or even loss of consciousness in the victim. The stings are usually very painful.
Where to find it?
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What is its habitat?
Natural environment characteristics
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Depth10 - 300 m
Biotope presentation
The weedy scorpionfish is most often found at a depth between 10m and 300m. However, it is not impossible to find this species at other depths.
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