Common name of Iracundus signifer
 
Common name Decoy scorpionfish
Language English
Type Vernacular
Official trade name No
Rank 2 - (Preferred common name (unique))
Country Hawaii
Locality
Ref. Randall, J.E., 1985
Life stage juveniles and adults
Sex females and males
Core non-fish animal
1st modifier behavior
2nd modifier
Remarks Scorpionfishes get their name as many have venomous spines which can inflict very painful wounds (Ref. 5288).
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