Scorpaenopsis cirrosa (Thunberg, 1793)
Weedy stingfish
Scorpaenopsis cirrosa
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
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