Raggy scorpionfish
Red Sea marine life

Raggy scorpionfish

Algae-encrusted body that disappears against any reef. Venomous spines.

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About this species

Less dangerous than its cousin the stonefish but still carries painful venom in the dorsal spines. The good news: it doesn't attack. The bad news: it's almost invisible. Float above coral, never grab.

Where to find it

On reef ledges in shallow water.

Safety for snorkelers

Common questions

Raggy scorpionfish: is it dangerous for snorkelers?+

Caution. Venomous dorsal spines. Never grab a 'rock' on a reef.

Raggy scorpionfish: where can you see it in Egypt?+

On reef ledges in shallow water. These trips go where this species lives. It is a wild animal, so a sighting is possible and never promised.

Raggy scorpionfish: how big does it get?+

30 cm

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