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A species that can be found in the waters around Tomahawk often hiding under rock ledges or under rocksWarning:The spines on this species are venomous
Warning:The spines on this species are venomous
Identification
A mottled reddish-brown to brown or blackish scorpionfish, often with a broad white band behind the eye, and a dark margin on the rear of the body scales.This Southern Red Scorpionfish is the only species in the genus Scorpaena with a pair of coronal spines on the interorbital space.
Size
Grows to a maximum length of around 30cmHabitat
Can be found on rocky bottoms, in shallow estuaries, in muddy waters as well as other environments, such as in offshore kelp beds and shallow seagrass beds. Juveniles of this species are sometimes found in large rock pools.Distribution
Southeastern Australia including around TasmaniaGallery
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Local Sightings
2 recorded sightings in and around the area.
References & citations (2)
- The Atlas of Living Australia (accessed 2021-09-22 14:03:33)
- Bray, D.J. 2020, Scorpaena papillosa ergastularum in Fishes of Australia (accessed 2021-09-22 14:03:33)
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