Ambon Scorpionfish
| Scientific Name: | Pteroidichthys amboinensis |
| Species: | Scorpionfishes (Scorpaenidae) |
| Other names: |
Ambon Stingfish, Ambon Firefish, Ambon Goblinfish, Ambon Rockfish, Hairy Scorpionfish. |
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Description
Also known as Ambon Stingfish, Ambon Firefish, Ambon Goblinfish, Ambon Rockfish and Hairy Scorpionfish.
These shaggy scorpionfish with large growths above eyes, are often found in pairs on the ocean floor, on dark sand and amongst debris.
They feed on fish and swimming invertebrates.
Length - 8cm
Depth - 10-50m
Western Indo-Pacific
Scorpionfish are masters of camouflage, enabling them to lie in wait for their victims to come close, before lunging forward and inhaling their prey with their large mouths.
When disturbed they raise the spines along their backs and will usually move off out of harms way, however, if cornered they are able to charge at considerable speed.
Highly dangerous and poisonous with venomous spines along its back if trodden on etc., can cause death!
Fishy Stats
Length: 8cm
Depth: 10-50m
Found: Western Indo-Pacific
Eats: Fish and invertebrates
Family: Scorpionfishes
Species: Scorpaenidae
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