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Devil Scorpionfish

Scorpaenopsis diabolus

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Description:

Also known as Devil Stonefish, Devil Goblinfish, False Stonefish, False Scorpionfish, False Firefish, False Goblinfish and False Rockfish.

This Scorpionfish has a large head that merges into the landscape very well. They feed on small fish and swimming invertebrates.

Habitat:

Found singly or in pairs, well camouflaged around coral reefs blending into plants, rocks, mud and sand. Widespread in the Indo-Pacific region.

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