Decoy Scorpionfish
Iracundus signifer
- Least concern
- Card rarity: Common
- Fish
The decoy scorpionfish is a species of marine ray-finned fish belonging to the family Scorpaenidae, the scorpionfishes. It is native to the Western Indian and Pacific oceans. A non-migratory species, I. signifer can be observed in close association with coral reefs at depths of from 10 to 70 metres. This species grows to a length of 13 centimeters (5.1 in) TL. This species is the only known member of its genus and can be distinguished by its unique prey-luring behavior.
Classification
- Class
- Actinopterygii
- Order
- Perciformes
- Family
- Scorpaenidae
- Genus
- Iracundus