Author: (Cuvier, 1829)
FBname: Raggy scorpionfish
Comments: Inhabits coastal reefs (Ref. 9710); usually taken by diving in protected areas of bays or lagoons, often where the fish can be well camouflaged in areas of algae, seagrass or sponge (Ref. 42181, 48635).  Venomous spines. Occurs along continental margins or islands associated with continents, not at true oceanic islands (Ref 90102).