Safety note: Handle with care due to venomous spines.
The Red Scorpionfish is a heavily camouflaged fish with spiny fins and a reddish-brown coloration. A notable fact is that its venomous spines can deliver a painful sting.
Habitat
Found in rocky and coral reefs, often hiding among crevices.
Diet
Carnivorous, feeding on small fish and invertebrates.
How common
Uncommon
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