tasseled scorpionfish
| Scientific name | Scorpaenopsis oxycephala |
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| Descriptor | Bleeker |
| Year of description | 1849 |
| IUCN category | LC |
| Family | Scorpaenidae |
| Genus | Scorpaenopsis |
Introduction
Scorpaenopsis oxycephala, commonly known as tasseled scorpionfish, is a salt water fish.
Who is it?
Morphology
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Average size30 cm
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Maximum size36 cm
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ShapeUnclassifiable
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Mimicrystone
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Average size30 cm
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Maximum size36 cm
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ShapeUnclassifiable
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Mimicrystone
How to recognize the tasseled scorpionfish ?
The tasseled scorpionfish measures between 30 and 36 cm. This fish is unicolore with a predominantly rouge and marron body.
Behaviour & Life cycle
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dietcarnivorous
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Sociabilitysolitary
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territorialYes
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Way of livingnocturnal
The tasseled scorpionfish hunts in the stalk and is one of the predators of its biotope. Opportunistic, it does not hesitate to attack any smaller animal nearby.
The tasseled scorpionfish is a fish solitary naturally found on the bottom. 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.
The tasseled scorpionfish is a territorial animal that does not tolerate any incursions into its living area. It is particularly virulent against other territorial species and it can provoke heated fights.
Reproduction
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Reproductionovipare qui pond en eau libre
The tasseled scorpionfish is a fish ovipare qui pond en eau libre.
Risks for humans
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VenomousYes
This species is venomous and can cause serious injuries when touched.
Where to find it?
What is its habitat?
Natural environment characteristics
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Temperature22 - 26 °C
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Depth1 - 35 m
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FlowMedium, Slow and Stagnant
Biotope presentation
The tasseled scorpionfish is most often found at a depth between 1m and 35m. However, it is not impossible to find this species at other depths.
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Species of the same family
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Sources & Contributions
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Species of the same family
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Species of the same biotope
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