Kingdom Animalia Genus Scorpaenopsis Phylum Chordata Rank Species | Family Scorpaenidae Scientific name Scorpaenopsis papuensis Higher classification Scorpaenopsis Order Scorpaeniformes | |
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Similar Scorpaenopsis, Scorpionfish, Poss's scorpionfish, Scorpaenopsis neglecta, Tassled scorpionfish | ||
The Papuan scorpionfish (Scorpaenopsis papuensis) is a scorpionfish from the Pacific in coral reefs. It occasionally makes its way into the aquarium trade. It grows to 25 cm (9.8 in) in length. It is difficult to see due to its camouflaged colors.
The Papuan scorpionfish exhibits biofluorescence, that is, when illuminated by blue or ultraviolet light, it re-emits it as red, and appears differently than under white light illumination. Biofluorescence may assist in intraspecific communication and camouflage.
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