Red Scorpionfish
Scorpaena scrofa
Sighting evidence at Göcek Island Reef, Fethiye / Göcek
Photo: luismartinezartola · CC BY-NC
Master ambush predators that rely on near-perfect camouflage among encrusted boulders and dead gorgonian bases. Large individuals up to 40 cm are a regular find for sharp-eyed divers exploring the reef edges. They rarely move unless closely approached, making them a classic macro photography subject.
Evidence at this site
No confirmed records on file at this site
Red Scorpionfish is listed as a curated species here based on historical reports.