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	Scorpionfish: Masters of Camouflage by Henry C. Schultz III - Reefkeeping.com
		Scorpionfish are generally solitary in nature, except during courting and mating when a pair may be located.
		Due to their sedentary lifestyle, it is possible that a Scorpionfish may choose a particular coral as a prime territory and the continued presence of the fish may cause injury or death to the coral.
		Close relatives of the Scorpionfish, and often considered as members of that family, are the Waspfish.
	www.reefkeeping.com /issues/2002-11/hcs3 (2672 words)

	Marine And Saltwater Fish: Scorpionfish
		Scorpionfish also possess fins that are lined with venomous spines, but they are only used for self defense and not for hunting prey.
		Scorpionfish can be found mainly near coral reefs and rocky bottoms throughout the world where they feed on fish and small crustaceans.
		Scorpionfish can be kept with larger fishes but should not be housed with aggressive types that will pick at their fins and appendages.
	www.tropicalfish.at /saltwater/scorpion/scorpionfish.html (350 words)

	Spotted Scorpionfish, Scorpaena plumieri at MarineBio.org
		The spotted scorpionfish is one of the largest and most common scorpionfishes in the Atlantic and Caribbean.
		The spotted scorpionfish can be found in the Western Atlantic from Bermuda, Massachusetts, and the northern Gulf of Mexico to southern Brazil.
		Data on the reproductive behavior of the spotted scorpionfish is limited, however it is known that their minimum population doubling time is more than 14 years.
	marinebio.org /species.asp?id=551 (890 words)

	Scorpionfishes (Scorpaenidae): lionfish, stonefish, Rhinopias, devilfish, leaffish - characteristics, ecology and ...
		Scorpionfishes are not aggressive, but if threatened they will erect their dorsal spines.
		Scorpaenopsis diabolus (devil scorpionfish - pectoral fin with orange, yellow and white) and S. macrochir (flasher scorpionfish - pectoral fin with orange and some fl at the edge) can best be told apart by looking at their pectoral fins.
		There is a scorpionfish that erroneously identified as stonefish, the humpbacked or devil scorpionfish.
	www.starfish.ch /reef/scorpionfish.html (1259 words)

	Nearshore Finfish Profiles: Scorpionfish (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Scorpionfish are found from Santa Cruz, California south along the Pacific coast of Baja California and into the Gulf of California.
		Scorpionfish live from tide pools to depths of about 620 ft. A transient species, scorpionfish tagging studies have shown individuals to travel as far as 350 km.
		Scorpionfish are oviparous, have external fertilization, and females produce eggs imbedded in the gelatinous walls of hollow, pear-shaped Aegg-balloons@.
	www.dfg.ca.gov /mrd/rockfish/scorpionfish.html (432 words)

	Weedy Scorpionfish, Rhinopias aphanes
		The Weedy Scorpionfish is recorded from north-eastern Australia as well as other areas of the Pacific and Japan.
		The Weedy Scorpionfish in the upper image was photographed by G. McNeil at a depth of 15m near Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea.
		The lower image shows a Weedy Scorpionfish specimen collected at a depth of 15m on the Outer Great Barrier Reef Survey in the Coral Sea at Portlock Reef.
	www.amonline.net.au /fishes/students/focus/raphanes.htm (172 words)

	Venomous Animals Part 1 (Site not responding. Last check: )
		In general, Scorpionfish stings are not as painful as Lionfish, although there are a few species whose venom can induce almost the same degree of suffering.
		Scorpionfish produce a floating, gelatinous mass in which the eggs are embedded, in the same way as the Lionfish
		In the case of Scorpionfish and Lionfish, a person punctured by one of the sharp spines is immediately in pain.
	www.abcdivers.com /venomous_animals_part_1.htm (1030 words)

	Scorpionfish
		Scorpionfish, or rockfish (Scorpaenidae), family of bottom-dwelling, marine fishes with large heads, mouths and eyes, stout bodies and large pectoral fins.
		Like SCULPINS, scorpionfish belong to the "mail-cheeked fishes," characterized by a bony stay or splint extending from the eye to the cheekbone.
		The head and fins exhibit many spines, and the body frequently has cirri and skin flaps, thought to help in camouflage.
	www.thecanadianencyclopedia.com /index.cfm?PgNm=TCE&Params=A1ARTA0007220 (324 words)

	Card 9
		As a result, the scorpionfish is virtually immune to attack by other fish.
		Scorpionfish spines are barbed and dagger-sharp, and each has an elongated poison gland.
		An Indian species of scorpionfish has a symbiotic, or mutually beneficial, relationship with the hydroid (a small species resembling the sea anemone).
	www.goodnightstories.com /wildlife/fish/card9.htm (650 words)

	Amazon.com: scorpionfish (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Redescription of the Indo-Pacific scorpionfish scorpaenopsis fowleri and reallocation to the genus sebastapistes.
		The comparative morphology of extrinsic gasbladder musculature in the scorpionfish fenus Sebastes (Pisces, Scorpaenidae) (Proceedings of the California Academy of Sciences, 4th ser.
		A new species of the scorpionfish genus Helicolenus from the North Pacific Ocean, (Proceedings of the California Academy of Sciences, 4th ser., v.
	www.amazon.com /s?ie=UTF8&keywords=scorpionfish&tag=lexico&index=blended&link_code=qs&page=1 (403 words)

	Scorpionfish Family
		Scorpionfish are masters at camouflage and can change color and shape to blend into the background.
		Members of the Scorpionfish Family found in Mexican waters and represented in the fish identification section of this website include: the Bandfin Scorpionfish, Scorpaena histrio; the California Scorpionfish, Scorpaena guttata; the Peruvian Scorpionfish, Scorpaena afuerae; the Red Scorpionfish, Pontinus furcirhinus; the Spotback Scorpionfish, Pontinus vaughani, and the Pacific Spotted Scorpionfish, Scorpaena mystes.
		Although their spine wounds sometimes cause no complications at all, scorpionfish, should be treated as “extremely hazardous” and released as soon as possible, being careful not to allow poisonous spines to penetrate the skin.
	www.mexfish.com /fish/scorpionfish/scorpionfish.htm (325 words)

	e-ReefNews, Vol. 4, No. 14 - Scorpionfish Number 1 (Site not responding. Last check: )
		The Scorpionfish is a medium-sized fish, about the size and shape of a football.
		Then if the Scorpionfish hadn't been injured in the attack, it would be able to swim away to safety.
		Scorpionfish are not fast swimmers, so these defenses are important as it lurks on the reef.
	www.reefnews.com /reefnews/news/v04n14/scrp1.html (217 words)

	California Diving News - California Marine Life: Interacting with Scorpionfish
		Scorpionfish are a sedentary bottom dwelling fish that vary in size from just a few inches to just over a foot long.
		Scorpionfish are common to almost any rocky reef, although you will not find one on every dive.
		Handling scorpionfish, one of the most poisonous along our coast, is something I just started to do recently.
	www.saintbrendan.com /cdnnov02/marinelf11.html (638 words)

	SDNHM - Scorpaena plumieri mystes (Spotted Scorpionfish) (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Divers, unaware of their presence, often mistake a scorpionfish for part of the reef.
		The head and body of the scorpionfish is as deep as broad and is covered with numerous skin flaps or large (cirri).
		Scorpionfishes are named for their venomous dorsal, anal, and pelvic spines, which contain a toxic protein.
	www.oceanoasis.org /fieldguide/scor-plu-mystes.html (205 words)

	Bandfin Scorpionfish Photos and Fish Species Information
		The Bandfin Scorpionfish is found between 50 and 250 feet deep in the water column, in and around rocky structure.
		The Bandfin Scorpionfish is a member of the Scorpaenidae or Scorpionfish Family.
		Note: the Bandfin Scorpionfish, like all scorpionfish, should be treated as “hazardous” and released as soon as possible, being careful not to allow its poisonous spines to penetrate the skin.
	www.mexfish.com /fish/bfscorp/bfscorp.htm (306 words)

	Caribbean Sea Expedition – Scorpionfish Encounter
		A scorpionfish sits out in the open, pretending it's a rock, hoping a small fish doesn't notice it.
		The scorpionfish is not scared of big fish because it knows that it has poisonous stingers to protect it from being eaten.
		The scorpionfish does not feel very hidden sitting up on top of my hands for all the other fish to see it, so it swims off my hands and returns to the rocks and corals on the bottom of the sea.
	www.theoceanadventure.com /CS2000/CS9.html (761 words)

	Em nau!
		A scorpionfish on an inshore fringing reef (actually only a few meters from the research facility that I based at during my first PNG trip) at night.
		A massive smallscale scorpionfish sitting on top of a coral during a night dive on a distant seamount.
		Some scorpionfishes have algae growing on their skin to further enhance the camouflage effect — they periodically shed the algae along with a mucosal layer (not actually skin, as some believe).
	www.uga.edu /cuda/scorpaenids.html (676 words)

	Scorpionfish
		The Scorpionfish has 12 sharp, venomous dorsal spines, large eyes, and a large slightly down-turned mouth.
		Notes: The dorsal spines of the Scorpionfish are venomous, and if stabbed, the victim should immediately bathe the wound in hot water, which will break down the toxin.
		The flesh of the Scorpionfish is not toxic however, and is often served in restaurants.
	www.ocean-institute.org /edu_programs/materials/P/Org/F_G/Scorpion.htm (90 words)

	DAN Divers Alert Network : Lionfish, Scorpionfish and Stonefish Envenomations
		Lionfish (as well as scorpionfish and stonefish) possess dorsal, anal and pelvic spines that transport venom from venom glands into puncture wounds.
		Wound care is standard, so, for the blistering wound, appropriate therapy would be a topical antiseptic (such as silver sulfadiazene [Silvadene] cream or bacitracin ointment) and daily dressing changes.
		A scorpionfish sting frequently requires weeks to months to heal, and therefore requires the attention of a physician.
	www.diversalertnetwork.org /medical/faq/faq.asp?faqid=95 (304 words)

	Scorpionfish (Site not responding. Last check: )
		The spectacularly finned scorpionfish is a close relative of the equally striking lionfish.
		Scorpionfish are beautiful and generally a healthy species, but great care should be taken in placing them into tanks containing small fish.
		The sting of their fins is dangerous to humans and pets as well as to other fish, so aquarium owners should carefully consider whether they are suitable to introduce into their household.
	www.ddg.com /LIS/InfoDesignF97/lkeich/scorp.htm (144 words)

	Ladywildlife's Lion Fish Page
		Like many scorpionfish, it does not have many predators, since few animals will dare to attack it.
		Defense: Scorpionfish spines are barbed and dagger sharp, and each has an elongated poison gland.
		Related Species: There are 300 species of related scorpionfish, found mainly in the Indian and Pacific Oceans, but Sebastes marina, the redfish or ocean perch, is found throughout the north Atlantic.
	ladywildlife.com /animal/lionfish.html (876 words)

	Scorpionfishes
		Scorpionfishes are well-known for their venomous spines that are capable of inflicting serious or even fatal wounds.
		Decoy Scorpionfishes undulate their spiny dorsal fin as a lure.
		Most scorpionfishes will leave shelter at night to feed upon large zooplankton or small fish and crustaceans, while the Titan and Devil Scorpionfishes feed upon diurnal reef fishes.
	www.coralreefnetwork.com /stender/fishes/scorpionfishes/scorpionfishes.htm (393 words)

	Pier Fishing in California - California Scorpionfish (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Species: Scorpaena (referring to scorpionfish) and guttata (which pertains to a form of small drops or spotting).
		Piers: Although scorpionfish are most common around rocky areas and reef areas, I have seen them caught at almost every oceanfront pier in Southern California.
		California scorpionfish are the most venomous member of the family found in California.
	www.pierfishing.com /fish_of_the_month/scorpionfish.html (294 words)

	Eschmeyer - Red Scorpionfish
		This wonderful specimen of red scorpionfish was kept in the Inoshima aquarium in Japan.
		It appeared on the cover of a magazine because it periodically shed "skin." It was not skin but more like a cuticular layer, or a layer of hard mucous.
		This occurs in other species of scorpionfishes and fishes and may be a way sedentary fishes rid themselves of unwanted growth of such things as algae.
	www.calacademy.org /research/people/things/eschmey.htm (406 words)

	Doheny State Beach - Photo Gallery
		The scorpionfish can be found anywhere from the tide pools to over 600 feet and is common from Southern California to the tip of Baja California.
		It uses its ability to adjust its coloration to camouflage itself among surrounding rocks or algae, waiting for small fish to swim by.
		Following is a short video clip of a scorpionfish in its native habitat, courtesy of Tom Haight Marine Wildlife Photography.
	www.dohenystatebeach.org /pg-ml-scorpionfish-ca.htm (200 words)

	ANIMAL BYTES - Lionfish, Scorpionfish, & Stonefish
		A lionfish has a color pattern of contrasting reds and whites and possesses long feathery fins, which hide up to 18 dorsal spines.
		Some scorpionfish are also brightly colored and many have venomous dorsal spines.
		In contrast, the stonefish, while still possessing highly venomous spines, is named for its rough, rocklike appearance, which helps to camouflage the fish in its rocky habitat.
	www.seaworld.org /animal-info/animal-bytes/animalia/eumetazoa/coelomates/deuterostomes/chordata/craniata/osteichthyes/scorpaeniformes/lionfish-scorpionfish-stonefish.htm (384 words)

	Choosing a Scorpionfish
		Sponsored By Scorpionfish are quite easy to care for and generally long-lived.
		More commonly called lionfish because of their appearance, scorpionfish have hollow spines that are actually part of the support structure of their dorsal fins.
		Their fins are long, frilly and flowing and appear to encircle much of the body, like the mane around the face of a lion.
	www.petplace.com /fish/choosing-a-scorpionfish/page1.aspx (935 words)

	Aleutian Scorpionfish (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Body color: Bright crimson red; dusky mottling on back forming 3 faint saddles; ventral pectoral rays pink; dusky area on dorsal-most pectoral rays.
		Thornyheads (genus Sebastolobus) - cheek spines 5-10, strong; dorsal spines 15-17 (12-13 in Aleutian Scorpionfish).
		Other Rockfishes (genus Sebastes) - cheek spines absent; pectoral fin rounded, lacking notch, wedge-shaped (slightly notched in Aleutian Scorpionfish); pectoral rays typically 20 (21 in Aleutian Scorpionfish); lower jaw equal to or longer than upper jaw (shorter than upper jaw in Aleutian Scorpionfish).
	www.afsc.noaa.gov /groundfish/RockfishGuide/Rockfish_Pages/Aleutian_scorpionfish.htm (81 words)

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	www.cfsan.fda.gov /~frf/rfe0cp.html (342 words)

	Sailfinned Scorpionfish Fort Worth Zoo
		Most Scorpionfish are opportunistic predators, lying on the sea floor disguised as a rock.
		There are seventeen species of Scorpion Fish and all of them are able to adapt themselves to living on the ocean floors.
		The Sailback Scorpionfish or Waspfish is a livebearer and may produce hundreds of young fry in a single brood.
	www.whozoo.org /Anlife2001/anthesto/AEstorga_scorpionfish.htm (327 words)

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