Tuesday, October 3, 2017

Scorpionfish

Scorpionfish is a member of the Family Scorpaenidae, in which the dorsal, anal and pelvic spines are often elongated, and/or bear venom glands.

The scorpionfish family contains some of the world’s most venomous fishes; moreover, the skin also contains various alkaloids, released during cooking.
In all scorpionfish the poison spines are used only for defense, not for killing prey. Scorpionfish feed mainly on smaller fish.

Those living in shallow waters usually lie concealed on the bottom, snapping up small fish that swim past their mouths. They also take shrimps, prawns and other crustaceans.

Many species belong with their surroundings by virtue of their dull color but some are brightly colored, often red. The largest species can grow to about 1 m long.
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