Author: Bloch, 1789
FBname: Spotted scorpionfish
Comments: Found mostly in shallow coral reef and rocky areas.  Lies motionless on the bottom (Ref. 9710).  Feeds mostly on other fishes and crustaceans.  Moderately common below about 5 m depth to at least 55 m.  Displays characteristic bright white spots on dark background of pectoral axil when disturbed (Ref. 49392).  Anterolateral glandular groove with venom gland (Ref. 57406).  Eaten locally and said to taste a bit like chicken.  Traded as an aquarium fish at Ceará, Brazil (Ref. 49392).