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| Longspined
scorpionfish Paracentropogon longispinis Family Scorpaenidae updated Aug 10
Where seen? This little scorpionfish is commonly seen on many of our shores, among coral rubble or seagrasses. But it is small and well camouflaged and thus often overlooked. Features: 5-7cm long. The dorsal fin begins above its eyes and the dorsal fin membranes are deeply incised between the spines. It has a pair of large backward pointing spines above its mouth, which may not be obvious when the spines are folded away. The lateral line has prominent tube-like scales. Some may have a white band across the face, and indeed, they are called Whiteface waspfish in some places. In captivity, they have been observed to change from light to dark colours. Sometimes mistaken for a stonefish (Family Synanceiidae) or the False scorpionfish (Centrogenys vaigiensis), a grouper, which looks very similar. Here's more on how to tell apart fishes that look like stones. Human uses: These fishes are sometimes taken for the aquarium trade. Status and threats: This little scorpionfish is not listed among the threatened animals of Singapore. |
 Pulau Sekudu, Apr 06  Deeply incised membranes between dorsal fin spines. |
It is small and well camouflaged. Look carefully to find
one.
 Chek Jawa, Jun 05 |
 Backward facing spines next to the mouth, and a white 'face'. |
 Prominent tube-like scales along the lateral line. |
Longspined scorpionfishes on Singapore shores
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 Changi, May 11 |
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 Changi, Sep 07 |
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 St. John's Island, May 10 |
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 Changi, Jun 05  |
 Pulau Sekudu, Apr 06  |
 Labrador, Dec 04  |
more photos of longspined scorpionfishes on Singapore shores
northern shores
southern shores part 1 | part 2
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