Fishing for Mozambique scorpionfish

Parascorpaena mossambica

The Mozambique scorpionfish is a small, cryptic marine fish known for its excellent camouflage and venomous spines. Typically measuring around 6 inches and weighing up to 1 pound, it inhabits rocky and coral reef environments. Its diet consists mainly of small crustaceans and fish. This ambush predator remains motionless, blending with its surroundings to surprise prey. This summary is AI generated

Water type

Saltwater

IUCN Status

Least concern

Threat to humans

Venomous

Source: Fishbase