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Aquatic Life > Fish > Stone Scorpionfish | |
Stone Scorpionfish Range from the Gulf of California and Pacific Coast of Baja to Panama. Solitary. Inhabit sand and algae bottoms, also rocky, boulder/gravel-strewn slopes and wall ledges. They tend to remain still, relying on camouflage when divers approach. Also known as the "Pacific Spotted Scorpionfish". | |
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| Family: | Scorpaenidae |
| Features: | Numerous large barbells under mouth. Heavy, stout head and body, often with numerous skin flaps. Mottled with blotches in earthtones. Can pale, darken or change color to blend with the background. |
| Size: | 8-14", maximum 18". |
| Cautions: | A scorpion fish sting causes intense pain and swelling at the site of the sting. Swelling can spread |
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