Devil Scorpionfish (Juvenile)

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Description

Also known as Scorpaenopsis diabola, Devil Stonefish, Devil Goblinfish, False Stonefish, False Scorpionfish, False Firefish, False Goblinfish and False Rockfish.

Found singly or in pairs well camouflaged around coral reefs blending into plants, rocks, mud and sand.
This Scorpionfish has a large head that merges into the landscape very well.
This tiny Stonefish was about 5cm in length!
They feed on small fish and swimming invertebrates.
Length - 28cm
Depth - 1-70m
Widespread 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.

Related creatures

Heads up! Many creatures change during their life. Juvenile fish become adults and some change shape or their colour. Some species change sex and others just get older. The following creature(s) are known relatives of the Devil Scorpionfish (Juvenile). Click the image(s) to explore further or hover over to get a better view!

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Fishy Stats

Length: 28cm
Depth: 1-70m
Found: Indo-Pacific
Eats: Fish and invertebrates
Family: Scorpionfishes
Species: Scorpaenidae

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