Leaf Scorpionfish (Taenianotus triacanthus) - Marine Life - Liveaboard Diving
Leaf Scorpionfish
Leaf Scorpionfish (Taenianotus triacanthus) is found in the Indo-Pacific, Red Sea and Galapagos Islands, region but is hard to find due to its excellent camouflage. Its behaviour and appearance are very similar to Frogfishes
Leaf Scorpionfish (Taenianotus triacanthus)
Leaf Scorpionfish (Taenianotus triacanthus) Lembeh, Indonesia.
Leaf Scorpionfish (Taenianotus triacanthus)
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Leaf Scorpionfish Taenianotus triacanthus
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| Scientific Rank | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: |
Chordata (Chordates)
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| Class: |
Actinopterygii
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| Order: | Scorpaeniformes (Scorpionfish & Lionfish) |
| Family: | Scorpaenidae (Scorpaenidae) |
| Genus: | Taenianotus (Taenianotus) |
| Species: | Taenianotus triacanthus |
| Size | |
| Average Size: | 10 centimetres |
No Troubles Just Bubbles' divers who recently saw Leaf Scorpionfish
Carsten
Spotted in:
Thailand
Thailand Diving from boat: MV Bavaria
Trip destinations: Similan Islands, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, Surin Islands, Richelieu Rock
When: Feb 2024
CC
Spotted in:
Thailand
Thailand Diving from boat: Lapat
Trip destinations: Koh Tachai, Surin Islands, Richelieu Rock
When: Jan 2024
Xin
Spotted in:
Indonesia
Indonesia Diving from boat: Komodo Sea Dragon
Trip destinations: Komodo
When: May 2023
Sandy Boe
Spotted in:
Thailand
Thailand Diving from boat: Lapat
Trip destinations: Koh Bon, Richelieu Rock, Surin Islands
When: Dec 2022
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