Scorpaenopsis cirrosa (Thunberg, 1793) Weedy stingfish |
photo by
Randall, J.E. |
Family: | Scorpaenidae (Scorpionfishes or rockfishes), subfamily: Scorpaeninae | |||
Max. size: | 23.1 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
Environment: | demersal; marine; depth range 3 - 91 m | |||
Distribution: | Northwest Pacific: southern Japan and China south to Hong Kong and northern Taiwan. | |||
Diagnosis: | About one-fourth of eye projecting above dorsal profile of head; interorbital space hemispherical when viewed from front, and not deep, the maximum depth contained more than 3 times in orbit diameter; fourth or fifth dorsal spines usually longest (2.6-3.15 in head length); first dorsal spine 1.7-2.1 in second spine; snout length 2.8-3.05 in head length (Ref 42181). | |||
Biology: | Found in coral areas and rocky reefs, often seen stationary on the substrate. Feed on small fishes. Spines are venomous (Ref. 128523). | |||
IUCN Red List Status: | Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435) | |||
Threat to humans: | venomous |