Smallscale Scorpionfish

Scorpaenopsis oxycephalus, the tasseled scorpionfish, or small-scaled scorpionfish, is a species of venomous marine ray-finned fish belonging to the family Scorpaenidae, the scorpionfishes. It has a wide distribution in the Indian and Pacific Oceans. It is the largest species in its genus.

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Is it venomous or poisonous?

Considered venomous. Public sources list it as such; we have not verified this individually. The note covers its whole genus. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.

Easily confused with

• Scorpaenopsis cacopsis — considered venomous
• Scorpaena laevis — considered venomous
• Scorpaena mystes — considered venomous
• Scorpaena plumieri — considered venomous
• Scorpaena jacksoniensis — considered venomous

Classification

Kingdom

Animalia

Phylum

Chordata

Class

Actinopterygii

Order

Perciformes

Family

Scorpaenidae

Genus

Scorpaenopsis

Species

Scorpaenopsis oxycephala

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