1.Devil Scorpionfish (Scorpaenopsis diabolus)

• Habitat: Found in coral reefs and sandy bottoms in the Indo-Pacific region.
• Diet: Carnivorous, feeds on small fish and crustaceans.
• Identification: Stocky body with rough skin, warty growths, and excellent camouflage. Often resembles rocks or coral.
• Location: Indian Ocean, Pacific Ocean, and the Red Sea.

2. Tassled Scorpionfish (Scorpaenopsis oxycephala)

• Habitat: Lives in rocky reefs and coral structures, blending into the environment.
• Diet: Ambush predator, consuming fish and invertebrates.
• Identification: Tassel-like appendages on the head, rough skin, and vibrant mottled coloration.
• Location: Indo-Pacific, Red Sea, and Australia.

3. Raggy Scorpionfish (Scorpaenopsis venosa)

• Habitat: Found in coral and rocky reefs, prefers hiding in crevices.
• Diet: Preys on small fish and shrimp.
• Identification: Covered in skin filaments and fleshy appendages, rough-textured body.
• Location: Indo-Pacific region, including the Great Barrier Reef.

4. Yellow Scorpionfish (Sebastapistes cyanostigma)

• Habitat: Coastal reefs, shallow waters near rocky outcrops.
• Diet: Feeds on small fish, crabs, and shrimp.
• Identification: Small, bright yellow with blue spots on its body.
• Location: Indo-Pacific, particularly in Southeast Asia.

5. Weedy Scorpionfish (Rhinopias frondosa)

• Habitat: Found in coral rubble and sandy bottoms, often near soft corals.
• Diet: Carnivorous, preys on small fish.
• Identification: Distinctive with elaborate frilly appendages resembling seaweed. Colors vary from purple to red.
• Location: Western Pacific Ocean, Indonesia, and Japan.

6. Lacy Scorpionfish (Rhinopias aphanes)

• Habitat: Lives near reefs and rubble zones.
• Diet: Feeds on small fish and crustaceans.
• Identification: Covered in intricate, lace-like skin extensions. Colors range from pale to vivid reds and oranges.
• Location: Indo-Pacific, mainly in the Coral Triangle region.

7. Leaf Scorpionfish (Taenianotus triacanthus)

• Habitat: Coral reefs and seagrass beds, often swaying with water currents.
• Diet: Ambush predator, feeds on small fish.
• Identification: Thin, compressed body that resembles a leaf, often in pale colors like pink, yellow, or brown.
• Location: Indo-Pacific, including the Maldives, Philippines, and Australia.

8. Pacific Spotted Scorpionfish (Scorpaena mystes)

• Habitat: Rocky bottoms and coastal reefs, prefers deeper waters.
• Diet: Carnivorous, preys on small marine creatures.
• Identification: Reddish-brown with distinctive dark spots on its body.
• Location: Eastern Pacific, from California to Peru.

9. Bigeye Scorpionfish (Scorpaenopsis macrochir)

• Habitat: Found in reef slopes and rocky outcrops.
• Diet: Feeds on fish and crustaceans.
• Identification: Large, bulbous eyes, rough-textured skin, and a camouflaged body.
• Location: Western Pacific, Indonesia, and Australia.