yellowspotted scorpionfish
| Scientific name | Sebastapistes cyanostigma |
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| Descriptor | Bleeker |
| Year of description | 1856 |
| IUCN category | LC |
| Family | Scorpaenidae |
| Genus | Sebastapistes |
Introduction
Sebastapistes cyanostigma, commonly known as yellowspotted scorpionfish, is a salt water fish.
Who is it?
Morphology
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Average size7 cm
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Maximum size10 cm
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ShapeUnclassifiable
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Mimicrystone
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Patternponctuations
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Average size7 cm
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Maximum size10 cm
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ShapeUnclassifiable
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Mimicrystone
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Patternponctuations
How to recognize the yellowspotted scorpionfish ?
The yellowspotted scorpionfish measures between 7 and 10 cm. This fish is bicolore with a predominantly rouge and jaune body. The also has jaune ponctuations.
Behaviour & Life cycle
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dietcarnivorous
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Sociabilityliving in a group or alone
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territorialNo
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Way of livingnocturnal
The yellowspotted scorpionfish is a fish living in a group or alone 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.
Although the yellowspotted scorpionfish is non-territorial, it is sometimes aggressive towards other species.
Reproduction
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Reproductionovipare qui pond en eau libre
The yellowspotted 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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Depth2 - 30 m
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FlowMedium, Slow and Stagnant
Biotope presentation
The yellowspotted scorpionfish is most often found at a depth between 2m and 30m. 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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