Pacific Spotted Scorpionfish
📖 Overview
Pacific Spotted Scorpionfish (Scorpaena mystes), first described by Jordan & Starks, 1895 is a large fish in the family Scorpaenidae (order Perciformes). Adults typically reach 45.70 cm in maximum length. It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. Recorded depth range: 0 to 30 metres. It occurs in Tropical waters. It feeds on a mix of small fish and invertebrates as a mid-level predator. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Least Concern.The species is valued as a game and sport species and venomous and potentially dangerous to handle.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Pacific Spotted Scorpionfish is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Pacific Spotted Scorpionfish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
⚠️ Venom Profile
- immediate intense pain
- swelling
- erythema
- occasional nausea and weakness
Analgesia; wound care; tetanus prophylaxis; severe cases may require monitoring for systemic effects.
References: Compiled from Bhide (2018), Halstead et al. (1988) and family-specific envenomation literature
🎣 Angling Guide
- medium-heavy 7ft spinning rod
- 30-50 lb braid
- fluorocarbon leader
- grass flats
- oyster bars
- marsh drains
- deeper channel edges
Use barbless hooks, minimise air exposure, and revive fish head-first in current before release.
⚠️ Slot limits protect breeding-size fish. Verify daily bag limits.
📊 Population Dynamics
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🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Pacific Spotted Scorpionfish · lapon · stone scorpionfish |
| 🌍CES | ropušnice skvrnkovaná |
| 🇫🇷French | Rascasse Scorpion |
| 🇮🇹Italian | Scorfano di roccia del Pacifico |
| 🇪🇸Spanish | Brujo · Diablo Chalaco · Lapón · Pez Diablo · Pez Escorpión del Pacífico Oriental · Pez Sapo · Rascacio Escorpion · escorpión roquero |
| 🇨🇳Chinese | 秘鮋 |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 59 records indexed .
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