Red Devil Scorpionfish [Scorpaenopsis diabolus]
Description
Red Devil Scorpionfish is a marine species found in the Indo-Pacific region and the Red Sea. It is a saltwater fish known for its unique camouflaging abilities. It can grow up to 50 cm in length. It has a wide, flat head and an irregularly shaped body with spiny appendages, which are often mistaken for seaweed or coral by prey. These fish are ambush predators that lie in wait for unsuspecting prey to pass by.
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 |
Scorpionfishes
Scorpaenidae
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| Genus |
Devil Scorpionfishes
Scorpaenopsis
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