Galactacma Scorpionfish
Sebastapistes galactacma
- Least concern
- Card rarity: Common
- Fish
Sebastapistes galactacma, commonly known as the milky scorpionfish, is a species of scorpionfish found in the tropical Pacific. The name Sebastapistes conveys a sense of caution and respect as it hints towards the venomous nature of the scorpionfish. The name of this genus stems from the Greek language. It is a compound word of the terms sebastes, which translates into "august" or "venerable", and apistia, which means "distrust".
Classification
- Class
- Actinopterygii
- Order
- Perciformes
- Family
- Scorpaenidae
- Genus
- Sebastapistes