Tassled scorpionfish
A species of Scorpionfish, Also known as Stingfish, Small-scale scorpionfish Scientific name : Scorpaenopsis oxycephala Genus : Scorpionfish
Tassled scorpionfish, A species of Scorpionfish
Also known as:
Stingfish, Small-scale scorpionfish
Botanical name: Scorpaenopsis oxycephala
Genus: Scorpionfish
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Description
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Description
This fish is approximately 30 cm and can reach 36 cm in length. There are 12 spines on the back, the third of which is the longest. These poisonous spines serve as protection against possible attackers. This fish is very variable in color and has numerous protrusions on the head.
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Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Fish Order
Scorpaeniformes Family
Scorpionfish Genus
Scorpionfish Species
Tassled scorpionfish 
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