Gallery description : scorpion fish
Scorpion Fish which methodical name is scorpaenidae has a size 14cm - 45cm (6in - 18in). The life span is 10 - 15 years. Scorpion Fish inhabits tropical reefs and rocky crevices. It has a scales skin type. The diet is omnivore.
Facts about scorpion fishs
| Name | Scorpion Fish |
| Order | Scorpaeniformes |
| Water Type | Salt |
| Size (L) | 14cm - 45cm (6in - 18in) |
| Scientific Name | Scorpaenidae |
| Skin Type | Scales |
| Life Span | 10 - 15 years |
| Colour | Brown, black, yellow, white, red, orange |
| Main Prey | Fish, crabs, snails |
| Distinctive Features | Venomous sting and camouflaged body |
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Habitat | Tropical reefs and rocky crevices |
| Origin | Indian and pacific oceans |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Predators | Large fish, humans, sea lions |
| Diet | Omnivore |
| Optimum pH Level | 8.1 - 8.4 |
| Family | Scorpaenidae |
| Class | Actinopterygii |
| Average Clutch Size | 6,000 |
| Conservation Status | Least concern |
Image Details
| Description | Scorpion fish. scorpion_fish |
| Width | 1520 pixels |
| Heigh | 899 pixels |
| File type | JPG |
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