Poss’s Scorpionfish
Poss’s Scorpionfish

Poss’s Scorpionfish

Scorpaenopsis possi

It sits motionless on coral rubble and swallows its prey in a single suction gulp.

Depth range
2–55 m / 7–180 ft
Conservation status
Least Concern

Camouflage & ambush fish · Scorpionfish

Red Sea Indian Ocean Indonesia & Philippines Australia South Pacific

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