Dorsal spines: 12; Dorsal rays: 8-10; Anal spines: 3; Anal rays: 5-6. Stout body with a large head and humped back. Dorsal fins short. Lachrymal bone with 2 or 3 spines over maxillary, first points forward, followed by 1 or Colour: Variable colouration ranging from mottled white to red, orange and green, often blending in with surroundings. A large black spot on the bright Maturity: Unknown. Max length: 30.0 cm TL. This species is not protected or subject to fishery regulations. It is not typically subject to the artisanal fishery. Do not touch! Venomous. Venom is stored in glands located at the base of the dorsal spines. Bray, D.J. (2018). Scorpaenopsis diabolus in Fishes of Australia, https://fishesofaustralia.net.au/home/species/2124 (27/09/22).
English Name: False stonefish
Creole Name:
French Name: Poisson-scorpion diable
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC)
Description:
by 2 close-set spines which point down and back. Suborbital ridge with 4 or more spinous points, usually more than 8 or 10 points, not in a row and of
various sizes. Shallow pit situated at anterior corner of eyes.
yellowish-orange inner surface of the pectoral fin.
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Notes:
Photographed at northwest Mahé, Seychelles.
References:
Froese, R. & D. Pauly. (Eds.) (2022). FishBase. https://www.fishbase.de/summary/Scorpaenopsis-diabolus.html (27/09/22).
Mason-Parker, C. et al. (2021). Scorpaenopsis diabolus in Reef Fishes of Seychelles. John Beaufoy Publishing Ltd, UK.
Motomura, H. & Matsuura, K. (2016). Scorpaenopsis diabolus. The IUCN Red List 2016: https://dx.doi.org/10.2305/IUCN.UK.2016-3.RLTS.T69918624A70009965.en. (27/09/22).
Fish Family:
Scientific Name: Scorpaenopsis diabolus