Photo of Animalia: Raggy Scorpionfish (species: Scorpaenopsis venosa) (Lizard Island Field Guide)

Head-on view of Scorpaenopsis venosa about 20 cm long at Cobia Hole, Lizard Island.

This individual was identified by Dr Hiro Motomura through iNaturalist. He refers to the deep occipital pit with a distinct front ridge that can be seen in this photo.

© Anne Hoggett