Spotted Scorpionfish
Scorpaena plumieri
A venomous bottom-dwelling fish with excellent camouflage and toxic spines. Known for its mottled brown and red coloration with distinctive spots and skin flaps.
Spotted Scorpionfish at a glance
- Scientific name
- Scorpaena plumieri
- Typical size
- 8-14 inches, 1-3 lbs
- Water
- Saltwater
- Habitat
- Reef
- Rarity in the Fishdex™
- Common
Habitat
Lives on coral reefs, rocky bottoms, and artificial structures in 10-200 feet of water. Usually caught incidentally by anglers targeting other reef species using bottom rigs with cut bait or small jigs. Requires careful handling due to venomous spines.
Catch one and it is yours
Log a spotted scorpionfish through the Cobia Camera and this entry fills in with your photo, your personal best, and the exact conditions on the day. The app also carries the slot and season rules for wherever you are standing.
How the Fishdex™ worksSpotted Scorpionfish questions people ask
Spotted Scorpionfish is Scorpaena plumieri.
A typical spotted scorpionfish runs 8-14 inches, 1-3 lbs. Cobia records the length and weight of every spotted scorpionfish you log and keeps your personal best on its Fishdex entry.
Lives on coral reefs, rocky bottoms, and artificial structures in 10-200 feet of water. Usually caught incidentally by anglers targeting other reef species using bottom rigs with cut bait or small jigs. Requires careful handling due to venomous spines. It is a salt water species, filed under reef in the Fishdex.
Yes. Log one through the Cobia Camera and this entry fills in with your own photo, your personal best, and the conditions on the day you caught it. The app also carries the slot limits and season dates for wherever you are standing. It is free.
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