Scorpaena cardinalis, commonly known as the eastern red scorpionfish, is a marine fish notable for its vibrant red coloration and spiny fins. It is found in rocky reefs and coastal waters of the Western Pacific, particularly around Australia and New Zealand. Typically reaching up to 12 inches in length, it is an ambush predator, using its excellent camouflage to capture unsuspecting prey. This summary is AI generated
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IUCN Status
Threat to humans
Source: Fishbase
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Red rock cod
Clarence Valley coastal waters
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Red rock cod
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