Scorpion Fishes Collection

Scorpionfish - well camouflaged. Fiji
VT-8875 Scorpionfish - well camouflaged Fiji Scorpaenopsis diabolus Valerie & Ron Taylor Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in anyway

Smallscale scorpionfish (Scorpaenopsis oxycephala). Similan Islands, Andaman Sea, Thailand
AUS-665 Tassled scorpionfish - mouth wide open facing camera. Similan Islands, Andaman Sea, Thailand Scorpaenopsis oxycephala Dr David Wachenfeld / Auscape / ardea.com Auscape Please note that prints

Tassellated scorpionfish (Scorpaenopsis oxycephala), Mozambique, Africa

Whiteface Waspfish (Paracentropogon longispinus) adult, close-up of head, Lembeh Straits, Sulawesi, Sunda Islands, Indonesia

Humpback Scorpionfish - Indonesia
LEE-278 Humpback Scorpionfish Indonesia Scorpaenopsis diabolus Lea Lee contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Ambon Scorpionfish - Indonesia
LEE-248 Ambon Scorpionfish Indonesia Pteroidichthys amboinensis Lea Lee contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Tasseled Scorpionfish - Red Sea
LEE-11 Tasseled Scorpionfish Red Sea Scorpaenopsis oxycephala Lea Lee contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Spiny Waspfish (Ablabys macracanthus) adult, resting on seabed, Lembeh Straits, Sulawesi, Sunda Islands, Indonesia

Merlet's Scorpionfish (Rhinopias aphanes) adult, close-up of head, Lembata Island, Solor Archipelago, Lesser Sunda Islands, Indonesia

Leaf Scorpionfish (Taenianotus triacanthus) adult, on reef, Mabul Island, Sabah, Borneo, Malaysia

Weedy Scorpionfish (Rhinopias frondosa) adult, Lembata Island, Solor Archipelago, Lesser Sunda Islands, Indonesia

Mozambique Scorpionfish (Parascorpaena mossambica) adult, close-up of head, Lembeh Island, Sulawesi, Indonesia

Poss Scorpionfish - Usually found sitting on rocky reefs or on a coral bottom
VT-8845 Poss Scorpionfish - Usually found sitting on rocky reefs or on a coral bottom. Spines have a toxic coating Komodo, Indonesia

Ambon scorpionfish - this little fish seems to be similar to Amboinensis. Heavily coated with strange appendages it was
VT-8800 Ambon scorpionfish Secret Bay Bali, Komodo, Indonesia. Pteroidichthys amboinensis? this little fish seems to be similar to Amboinensis

Smallscale Scorpionfish -toxic spined fish rests in a barrel sponge waiting for its prey. Indonesia
VT-8796 Smallscale Scorpionfish Indonesia Scorpaenopsis oxycephala toxic spined fish rests in a barrel sponge waiting for its prey

Buttetfly Wing Scorpionfish - this fish can not be found in any scientific book
VT-8799 Buttetfly Wing Scorpionfish Indonesia this fish can not be found in any scientific book. the photographer has only seen it once on the black sand of Bali

Ambon Scorpionfish - crawls rather than swims, found in debris usually in pairs
VT-8797 Ambon Scorpionfish Indonesia crawls rather than swims, found in debris usually in pairs, Long horns above eyes give litter like apperance

Humpback Scorpionfish - extroardinarily variable even in the same habitat
VT-8793 Humpback Scorpionfish Papua New Guinea Scorpaenopsis macrochir extroardinarily variable even in the same habitat. often encrusted with algae or sponge growths

Red Scorpionfish- Mediterranean and east Atlantic
PM-9905 Red Scorpionfish Mediterranean and east Atlantic Scorpaena scrofa Pat Morris Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in anyway

Weedy Scorpionfish - Indo-West Pacific: South Africa to southern Japan and eastern Australia
PM-10425 Weedy Scorpionfish Indo-West Pacific: South Africa to southern Japan and eastern Australia. Rhinopias frondosa Pat Morris Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Leaf Scorpion Fish - tropical marine reefs, Indo-Pacific from East Africa to the Galapagos Islands, Japan and Hawaii
PM-10504 Leaf Scorpion Fish - tropical marine reefs Indo-Pacific from East Africa to the Galapagos Islands, Japan and Hawaii

Leaf Scorpionfish - Indo-Pacific reefs from East Africa to the Galapagos Islands, Japan and south to Australian coast
PM-10441 Leaf Scorpionfish Indo-Pacific reefs from East Africa to the Galapagos Islands, Japan and south to Australian coast. Taenianotus triacanthus Venomous spines

Eschmeyer's Scorpion Fish - an ambush predator living among tropical seaweeds. Indo-Pacific and SE Asian coasts
PM-10314 Eschmeyer's Scorpion Fish - an ambush predator living among tropical seaweeds Indo-Pacific and SE Asian coasts Rhinopias eschmeyeri Pat Morris Please note that prints are for personal

Like all scorpionfish, the leaf scorpionfish (Taenianotus triacanthus) is a camouflage predator that has poisonous
AUS-734 Leaf scorpionfish; camouflage predator; has poisonous spines for defence. Ribbon Reef No. 10, Great Barrier Reef, Australia Taenianotus triacanthus Dr David Wachenfeld / Auscape / ardea.com

Smallscale scorpionfish (Scorpaenopsis oxycephala). Andaman Sea, Myanmar
AUS-642 Tassled or Smallscale scorpionfish. Has venomous spines. Andaman Sea, Myanmar Scorpaenopsis oxycephala Dr David Wachenfeld / Auscape / ardea.com Auscape Please note that prints are for

Zebra Scorpionfish - like all scorpion fish it carries venomous dorsal spines. Komodo Island, Indonesia
VT-8798 Zebra Scorpionfish Komodo Island, Indonesia. Dendrochirus zebra like all scorpion fish it carries venomous dorsal spines

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Scorpionfish: Masters of Camouflage In the depths of Fiji's crystal-clear waters, a well-camouflaged creature lurks - the scorpionfish. With its intricate patterns and colors blending seamlessly with its surroundings, this mesmerizing fish is a true master of disguise. Venturing to the Similan Islands in Thailand, we encounter the Smallscale scorpionfish. Its vibrant hues and spiky appearance make it an unmistakable sight amidst the coral reefs of the Andaman Sea. Traveling across continents to Mozambique in Africa, we come face-to-face with the Tassellated scorpionfish. This magnificent creature showcases stunning patterns that perfectly mimic its environment, making it nearly invisible to unsuspecting prey. Moving on to Lembeh Straits in Sulawesi, Indonesia, we discover two fascinating species - the Whiteface Waspfish and Spiny Waspfish. The adult Whiteface Waspfish rests gracefully on black sand while showcasing its unique features up close. Meanwhile, the Spiny Waspfish finds solace resting on sandy seabeds as it blends effortlessly into its surroundings. Indonesia continues to amaze us with more scorpionfish wonders. The Humpback Scorpionfish captivates our attention with its impressive size and majestic presence beneath Indonesian waters. Similarly captivating is the Ambon Scorpionfish; both species are truly a testament to nature's artistry. As we venture further into exotic locations like Red Sea's enchanting depths, we encounter yet another marvel -the Tasseled Scorpionfish. Its striking appearance adorned with tassels makes it an extraordinary sight among vibrant coral formations. Returning once again to Lembeh Straits in Sulawesi, Indonesia, we find ourselves enchanted by an adult Spiny Waspish resting peacefully on sandy seabeds – a reminder of how these creatures have mastered their camouflage techniques over time.