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Tasseled scorpionfish

Scientific name: Scorpaenopsis oxycephala

Size: Generally from 11.8 inches, up to 14.2 inches

Color: Brown, red and grey

Distinguishing feature: Multiple skin growths that form a small beard

Where did we see it: Zanzibar, Thailand, French polynesia, Mexico, Mayotte, Maldives, Raja Ampat, Bali and Gili

Tasseled scorpionfish of Mayotte

Tasseled scorpionfish

Scientific name: Scorpaenopsis oxycephala

Size: Generally from 11.8 inches, up to 14.2 inches

Color: Brown, red and grey

Distinguishing feature: Multiple skin growths that form a small beard

Where did we see it: Zanzibar, Thailand, French polynesia, Mexico, Mayotte, Maldives, Raja Ampat, Bali and Gili

In detail

This fish is an expert in camouflage but the eye quickly gets used to finding it!

But be careful, the bite of this fish causes severe pain and inflammation, which can lead to death in rare cases (depending on reaction).

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The different species of Scorpionfish we have seen

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