False Stonefish

Scorpaenopsis diabolus

Also known as: Devil Goblinfish, Devil Scorpionfish, Devil Stonefish, False Firefish, False Goblinfish, False Rockfish, False Scorpionfish, Hump-backed Scorpionfish, Stonefish

ALSO KNOWN AS

Devil Goblinfish
Devil Scorpionfish
Devil Stonefish
False Firefish
False Goblinfish
False Rockfish
False Scorpionfish
Hump-backed Scorpionfish
Stonefish

LCLeast ConcernIUCN Red List, 2016

VenomousKeep your distance

LIFE STAGE

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False Stonefish juvenile, photographed at Mirihi Island Resort, Maldives — @fishx6 · Mirihi Island Resort, Maldives · February 20071 / 6

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Overview

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This species came across from the legacy site without a write-up. The photos and traits are still the record.

How to identify

COLOURS

Body shape: wings
Behaviour: ambush predator camouflaged pairs raises spines solitary

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Habitat & where to find it

Where the juvenile stage lives, and where its photos were taken.

Range · Indo-Pacific
Country only · 6

RANGE

Indo-Pacific

Juvenile photos 6

Discussion 2

2 comments

Joe· 26 Jun 2017
I found what I believe is a devil scorpion fish at the Kewalo Pipe dive site here in Oahu on Saturday 24 June. I didn't see any confirmed sightings on your map for Hawaii. I have video of it at 2.7k resolution. I can pull photo from if you want to have a confirmation.
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fishx6Top Contributor· 26 Jun 2017
Yes it is found in Hawaii, Indo-Pacific encompasses all!
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