← Back

Scorpionfish

Bembradium roseum

Classification

Family
Bembridae

The Scorpaenidae (also known as scorpionfish) are a family of mostly marine fishes that includes many of the world's most venomous species. As their name suggests, scorpionfish have a type of "sting" in the form of sharp spines coated with venomous mucus. They are widespread in tropical and temperate seas, especially in the Indo-Pacific region.

Distribution

Loading map…
Countries in the Picchu catalog