California Scorpionfish

scorpionfish

Scientific Name: Scorpaena guttata
Range: Central California to Baja California and into the Gulf of California
Habitat: Kelp forests and rocky reefs
Diet: Fish, crustaceans, octopuses and squid
Size: 1.5 ft (46 cm)
Fun Fact: Scorpionfish have extremely potent venom in their sharp spines, that can inflict a very painful wound!
IUCN Conservation Status: Unknown