Tassled Scorpionfish Collection

An adult tassled scorpionfish (Scorpaenopsis oxycephalus) camouflaged in the coral, Port Airboret, Raja Ampat, Indonesia, Southeast Asia

Tassled scorpionfish (Scorpaenopsis oxycephala) swimming just above sea bed, Raja Ampat, West Papua, Indonesia, Pacific Ocean

Tassled scorpionfish (Scorpaenopsis oxycephala), portrait, Triton Bay, West Papua, Indonesia, Pacific Ocean

Close-up view of the eye of a tassled scorpionfish (Scorpaenopis oxycephala), Komodo National Park, Indonesia

A diver looks on at a tassled scorpionfish lying in a barrel sponge
A diver looks on at a tassled scorpionfish (Scorpaenopis oxycephala) lying in a barrel sponge, Komodo National Park, Indonesia

A red tassled scorpionfish camouflaged against pink sponge
A red tassled scorpionfish (Scorpaenopis oxycephala) camouflaged against pink sponge, Komodo National Park, Indonesia

Close-up view of a tassled scorpionfish showing pale pink coloration
Close-up view of a tassled scorpionfish (Scorpaenopsis oxycephala) showing pale pink coloration, Raja Ampat, Indonesia

Tassled scorpionfish (smallscale scorpionfish) (Scorpaenopsis oxycephala), has an array of venomous spines, Matangi Island, Vanua Levu, Fiji, Pacific

Asia, Papua New Guinea. Tasseled scorpionfish (Scorpaenopsis oxycephala)

Small scale scorpionfish (Scorpaenopsis oxycephala) (Tassled scorpionfish) in the Red Sea, Marsa Alam, Egypt, North Africa, Africa

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Disguised in the vibrant coral reefs of Raja Ampat, Indonesia, and Triton Bay, West Papua, in Southeast Asia and the Pacific Ocean, the tasseled scorpionfish (Scorpaenopsis oxycephalus) masterfully blends in, its intricate patterns and coloration mimicking its surroundings. With a close look, one can appreciate its unique features, such as the distinctive tassels on its dorsal and pectoral fins, and the piercing gaze from its large, round eyes. Found in various locations across the Indo-Pacific, including Kawe Island and Marsa Alam, this smallscale scorpionfish is a true master of camouflage, lying in wait for unsuspecting prey among the corals. Be sure to keep a careful eye out for this elusive and beautiful creature during your underwater adventures.