Scorpaenopsis gibbosa

Scorpaenopsis gibbosa

Scientific name	Scorpaenopsis gibbosa
Descriptor	Bloch & Schneider
Year of description	1801
IUCN category (World)	LC
Family	Scorpaenidae
Genus	Scorpaenopsis

Introduction

Scorpaenopsis gibbosa is a salt water fish from the western Indian Ocean.

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Who is it?

Morphology

Type

scorpionfish
Average size

20 cm
Maximum size

21 cm
Shape

Unclassifiable
Pattern

mottling

Type

scorpionfish
Average size

20 cm
Maximum size

21 cm
Shape

Unclassifiable
Pattern

mottling

How to recognize Scorpaenopsis gibbosa ?

Scorpaenopsis gibbosa measures between 20 and 21 cm. This fish is unicolore with a predominantly marron body. The also has marron and beige mottling.

Behaviour & Life cycle

diet

carnivorous
Sociability

solitary
territorial

Yes
Way of living

diurnal

Scorpaenopsis gibbosa hunts in the stalk and is one of the predators of its biotope. Opportunistic, it does not hesitate to attack any smaller animal nearby.

Scorpaenopsis gibbosa is a fish solitary naturally found on the bottom. This species is carnivorous .

Scorpaenopsis gibbosa is a territorial animal that does not tolerate any incursions into its living area. It is particularly virulent against other territorial species and it can provoke heated fights.

Reproduction

Reproduction

dont le mode de reproduction est encore inconnu

Scorpaenopsis gibbosa is a fish dont le mode de reproduction est encore inconnu.

Risks for humans

Venomous

No
Sting

Yes

Where to find it?

Origin

western Indian Ocean

Conservation status of populations (IUCN)

World : LC

Where to see this species?

What is its habitat?

Natural environment characteristics

Temperature

25 - 29 °C
Depth

0 - 20 m

Biotope presentation

Scorpaenopsis gibbosa is most often found at a depth between 0m and 20m. However, it is not impossible to find this species at other depths.

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