851 observationsLeast Concern
Stone Scorpionfish
Scorpaena mystes
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Actinopterygii ›Order: Perciformes ›Family: Scorpaenidae ›Genus: Scorpaena
About
Pacific spotted scorpionfish (Scorpaena mystes) is a fish species found in shallow water and seaweed-covered reefs as well as on open, sandy areas between 1 and 85 m depth. An opportunistic predator, this cryptic fish lies unseen on the reef top waiting for small fishes to pass by. Although the flesh is of excellent quality, it is not utilized commercially due to its venomous spines.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Stone Scorpionfish is Scorpaena mystes.
- The Stone Scorpionfish has a conservation status of Least Concern.
- Stone Scorpionfish belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Stone Scorpionfish belongs to the phylum Chordata.
- Stone Scorpionfish belongs to the class Actinopterygii.
- Stone Scorpionfish belongs to the order Perciformes.
- Stone Scorpionfish belongs to the family Scorpaenidae.
- Stone Scorpionfish belongs to the genus Scorpaena.