Japanese Scorpionfish [Koeda apiculata]
Description
The Japanese Scorpionfish, or Koeda apiculata, is a species native to the Western Pacific region, primarily found in Japan and South Korea. This fish is known for its venomous sting and its ability to camouflage. Its primary habitat is rocky areas and coral reefs. The Japanese Scorpionfish feeds on small fishes and crustaceans. It has a maximum length of around 7 centimeters.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Chordates
Chordata
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|---|---|
| Class |
Fish
Actinopterygii
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| Order |
Scorpionfishes and Flatheads
Scorpaeniformes
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| Family |
Velvetfishes
Aploactinidae
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| Genus |
Koeda
Koeda
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