Scorpaenopsis papuensis

Scorpaenopsis papuensis
at Bunaken, North Sulawesi
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Actinopterygii
Order: Scorpaeniformes
Family: Scorpaenidae
Genus: Scorpaenopsis
Species: S. papuensis
Binomial name
Scorpaenopsis papuensis
(G. Cuvier, 1829)

Scorpaenopsis papuensis, the Papuan scorpionfish, is a scorpionfish from the Pacific in coral reefs. It occasionally makes its way into the aquarium trade. It grows to 25 cm (9.8 in) in length.[1] It is difficult to see due to its camouflaged colors.

See also

References

  1. Myers, R.F., 1999. Micronesian reef fishes. A comprehensive guide to the coral reef fishes of Micronesia. Coral Graphics, Barrigada, Guam. 216 p.
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