Deepwater Scorpionfish [Vespicula depressifrons]
Description
The Deepwater Scorpionfish is a species of fish in the family Synanceiidae. It is found in the western Pacific Ocean, specifically in the waters surrounding Japan, Taiwan, and the Philippines. This species resides in deep waters, often between 200 and 400 meters below the surface. The Deepwater Scorpionfish is known for its unique camouflage abilities, with colors that blend in with the rocky ocean floor. It feeds primarily on smaller fish and crustaceans.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Chordates
Chordata
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|---|---|
| Class |
Fish
Actinopterygii
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| Order |
Scorpionfishes and Flatheads
Scorpaeniformes
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| Family |
Waspfishes
Tetrarogidae
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| Genus |
Vespicula
Vespicula
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