Beautiful Speckled Blenny
NameBeautiful Speckled Blenny
Scientific NameScorpaenopsis diabolus
Common NamesFalse Stonefish, Devil Scorpionfish, Humpback Scorpionfish, Speckled Scorpionfish
FamilyScorpaenidae
OriginIndo-Pacific, Red Sea, East Africa, Hawaii, Japan, Australia
Temperamentaggressive
Dietcarnivore
Care Levelexpert
Minimum Tank Size (Gallons)75
Max Size (Inches)12
Water TypeSaltwater
Temperature Range (°F)72-82
pH Range8.1-8.4
Compatible SpeciesLarge Tangs, Large Angelfish, Triggerfish (cautiously), Puffers (cautiously), Groupers
Description
Despite its common name, this fish is morphologically a scorpionfish, not a blenny. It is a master of camouflage, blending seamlessly into rocky reef environments with its striking red and white mottled pattern. This ambush predator possesses venomous spines, requiring extreme caution from aquarists.
