false stonefish
| Scientific name | Scorpaenopsis diabolus |
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| Descriptor | Cuvier |
| Year of description | 1829 |
| IUCN category | LC |
| Family | Scorpaenidae |
| Genus | Scorpaenopsis |
Introduction
Scorpaenopsis diabolus, commonly known as false stonefish, is a salt water fish.
Who is it?
Morphology
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Average size25 cm
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Maximum size30 cm
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ShapeUnclassifiable
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Mimicrystone
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Average size25 cm
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Maximum size30 cm
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ShapeUnclassifiable
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Mimicrystone
How to recognize the false stonefish ?
The false stonefish measures between 25 and 30 cm. This fish is bicolore with a predominantly rouge and blanc body.
Behaviour & Life cycle
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dietcarnivorous
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Sociabilityliving as a couple or alone
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territorialYes
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Way of livingnocturnal
The false stonefish hunts in the stalk and is one of the predators of its biotope. Opportunistic, it does not hesitate to attack any smaller animal nearby.
The false stonefish is a fish living as a couple or alone naturally found on the bottom. This species is carnivorous . This fish lives mainly at night. Usually, it leaves its hiding place and starts to be active once it gets dark.
The false stonefish 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
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Reproductionovipare qui pond en eau libre
The false stonefish is a fish ovipare qui pond en eau libre.
Risks for humans
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VenomousYes
This species is venomous and can cause serious injuries when touched.
Where to find it?
What is its habitat?
Natural environment characteristics
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Temperature22 - 26 °C
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Depth1 - 70 m
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FlowMedium, Slow and Stagnant
Biotope presentation
The false stonefish is most often found at a depth between 1m and 70m. However, it is not impossible to find this species at other depths.
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Species of the same family
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Species of the same family
Same genus
Species of the same biotope
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