Rare scorpion fish found in Gulf of Manner

Subject: Environment

Context:

Researchers at the Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI) have found a rare fish in the Gulf of Manner.

Concept:

• During finding, it is camouflaged within the seagrass meadows
• This bandtail Scorpion fish (Scorpaenospsisneglecta) is well known for its stinging venomous spines and ability to change colour
• The fish is called ‘scorpionfish’ because its spines contain neurotoxic venom. When the spines pierce an individual, the venom gets injected immediately and it can be extremely painful.