48 Scorpaenidae

The Scorpaenidae are a family of mostly marine fish that includes many of the world's most venomous species. As their name suggests, scorpionfish have a type of "sting" in the form of sharp spines coated with venomous mucus. The family is a large one, with hundreds of members. They are widespread in tropical and temperate seas, but mostly found in the Indo-Pacific. They should not be confused with the cabezones, of the genus Scorpaenichthys, which belong to a separate, though related, family, Cottidae.

Brachypterois is a genus of scorpionfishes native to the Indian Ocean and the western Pacific Ocean.

Brachypterois serrulata, the sawcheek scorpionfish is a species of scorpionfish native to the northwestern Pacific Ocean.

Dendrochirus is a genus of scorpionfishes that are mostly known as dwarf lionfishes. They are native to the Indian and Pacific oceans. They are also popular aquarium fish.

Dendrochirus biocellatus, known commonly as the twospot turkeyfish or ocellated lionfish among other vernacular names, is a species of marine fish in the family Scorpaenidae. The twospot turkeyfish is widespread throughout the tropical waters of the Indo-West Pacific region, and it grows up to 13 centimetres (5.1 in) in length. In the wild, the species eats small fish as well as shrimp.

Dendrochirus brachypterus, known commonly as the shortfin turkeyfish or dwarf lionfish among other vernacular names, is a species of marine fish in the family Scorpaenidae.

Dendrochirus zebra, known commonly as the zebra turkeyfish or zebra lionfish among other vernacular names, is a species of marine fish in the family Scorpaenidae.

Ebosia is a genus of scorpionfishes native to the Indian Ocean and the western Pacific Ocean. Two species have been described since 2014.

The flasher scorpionfish or rough humpback scorpionfish, Scorpaenopsis macrochir, is a scorpionfish from the Pacific. It occasionally is found in the aquarium trade. It grows to a maximum of 13 cm (5 in) in length.

Dendrochirus barberi, the Hawaiian lionfish, is a dwarf lionfish from the Eastern Central Pacific. It occasionally makes its way into the aquarium trade. It grows to a size of 16.5 cm in length.

Iracundus signifer, the Decoy scorpionfish, is a species of scorpionfish native to the Western Indian and Pacific oceans. A non-migratory species, I. signifer can be observed in close association with coral reefs at depths of from 10 to 70 metres. This species grows to a length of 13 centimetres (5.1 in) TL. This species is the only known member of its genus and can be distinguished by its unique prey-luring behavior.

The leaf scorpionfish or paperfish is a species of marine fish, the sole member of its genus.

Minous monodactylus (Bloch & J. G. Schneider, 1801) is a species of stingfish found in the Indo-Pacific particularly Red Sea, East Africa, Indonesia and Japan. It is found near shore and inhabits soft bottoms of the continental shelf. It is not evaluated by the IUCN or CITES and is venomous to humans.

Neomerinthe is a genus of fish in the family Scorpaenidae found in Atlantic, Indian and Pacific Ocean.

Paracentropogon longispinis, common name wispy waspfish or sailfin washfish, is a small fish species that belongs to the scorpionfishes family (Scorpaenidae). It is found in the central Indo-West Pacific.

Parapterois is a genus of venomous fish in the scorpionfish family. These fish originate from marine environments in the Indian Ocean or near it. The venomous Parapterois heterura is occasionally seen as an aquarium fish.

Parapterois heterura, the blackfoot firefish, is a species of scorpionfish widely distributed on the southeastern coast of Africa as well as off Japan and in Indonesia where it is usually found in sheltered coastal bays with a soft bottom, such as fine sand or mud. It is found in depths ranging from 40 to 300 metres. This species is a sedentary fish and may even bury itself within the substrate. P. heterura flashes its brightly colored pectoral fins to startle predators and escape, but it may also use these fins to corner prey. This behavior has been demonstrated in other lionfish. This species can be found in the aquarium trade.

Parapterois macrura is a species of scorpionfish only found off the west coast of India.

Parascorpaena is a genus of scorpionfishes native to the Indian Ocean and the western Pacific Ocean.

Parascorpaena mossambica, the Mozambique scorpionfish, is a species of Scorpionfish native to the Indian Ocean and the Pacific Ocean to Micronesia. It occasionally makes its way into the aquarium trade. It grows to a length of 10 centimetres (3.9 in) TL.

Parascorpaena picta, the Northern Scorpionfish, is a species of scorpionfish native to the Indian Ocean and the western Pacific Ocean. This species grows to a length of 16 centimetres (6.3 in) TL.

Pontinus is a genus of scorpionfishes.

Pontinus furcirhinus is a species of scorpaenid fish, one of several known as "red scorpionfish". It is found in the eastern Pacific Ocean from northern Peru to Baja California, Mexico. It lives at depths of 50–390 m (160–1,280 ft), and feeds on crustaceans, cephalopods and bony fishes. It is "apparently a common species", and is gregarious.

Pteroidichthys is a genus of scorpionfishes native to the Indian and Pacific Ocean.

Pteroidichthys amboinensis, the Ambon scorpionfish, is a scorpionfish native to the Indian and Pacific oceans.

Pteroinae is a subfamily of marine fish of the family Scorpaenidae.

Pterois is a genus of venomous marine fish, commonly known as lionfish, native to the Indo-Pacific. Also called zebrafish, firefish, turkeyfish, tastyfish or butterfly-cod, it is characterized by conspicuous warning coloration with red, white, creamy, or black bands, showy pectoral fins, and venomous spiky fin rays. Pterois radiata, Pterois volitans, and Pterois miles are the most commonly studied species in the genus. Pterois species are popular aquarium fish. P. volitans and P. miles are recent and significant invasive species in the west Atlantic, Caribbean Sea and Mediterranean Sea.

Rhinopias is a genus of scorpionfish native to the Indian and Pacific oceans.

Rhinopias aphanes is a scorpionfish from the Western Pacific. It occasionally makes its way into the aquarium trade. It grows to a length of 25 centimetres (9.8 in) TL. Information on this species is based on three specimens of Rhinopias aphanes that were collected from Australian waters and compared to a previously recorded Holotype. The distribution of this species seems to be restricted the coral reefs of the Western Pacific. This species is thought to be a benthic fish, resting on the sea floor. It has been observed that they are very reluctant to leave the bottom and rarely swim. Rather, they locomote using walking and hopping-like movements using their pelvic and pectoral fins. The prey of Rhinopias aphanes consists of small fish.

Rhinopias eschmeyeri is a scorpionfish from the Indo-West Pacific. It grows to an average size of 16.6 cm in length. Common names in English are Eschmeyer's scorpionfish and Paddle-flap scorpionfish. It occasionally makes its way into the aquarium trade. Although some have raised questions as to whether R. eschmeyeri is a morphological variant of Rhinopias frondosa rather than a separate species, a 2006 study by Motomura and Johnson confirmed the species' existence and distinguished it from other members of the genus Rhinopias.

Rhinopias frondosa, the weed fish, or popeyed scorpionfish, is a benthic marine fish which belongs to the family Scorpaenidae or also known as the Scorpionfishes family.

Scorpaena is a widespread genus of marine fish of the family Scorpaenidae, the scorpionfishes.

Scorpaenodes is a genus of fish in the family Scorpaenidae native to the Atlantic, Indian and Pacific Ocean.

Scorpaenodes evides, the cheekspot scorpionfish, is a species of scorpionfish native to the Indian and Pacific Oceans. This species grows to 11 cm (4.3 in) in total length.

Scorpaenopsis is a genus of scorpionfishes native to the Indian and Pacific Oceans.

Scorpaenopsis barbata, common name bearded scorpionfish, is a species of scorpionfish belonging to the family Scorpaenidae.

Scorpaenopsis diabolus, the false stonefish or the devil scorpionfish, is a carnivorous ray-finned fish in the order Scorpaeniformes, the scorpionfishes and flatheads. It has venomous spines and lives in the tropical Indian and Pacific Oceans. It is a bottom-dwelling predator that relies on its camouflage to catch passing prey.

Scorpaenopsis neglecta, the yellowfin scorpionfish, is a scorpionfish from the Indo-West Pacific. The species is commonly found on the continental shelf and can grow up to a length of 190 mm (7.5 in).

The tasseled scorpionfish, or small-scaled scorpionfish, Scorpaenopsis oxycephala, is a carnivorous ray-finned fish with venomous spines that lives in the Indian and Pacific Oceans. It can reach a maximum length of 36 cm (14 in) and can vary considerably in color. Adults are bearded with a number of tassels below the jaw.

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.

Sebastapistes is a genus of scorpionfishes native to the Indian and Pacific Ocean.

Sebastapistes cyanostigma, the yellowspotted scorpionfish, is a scorpionfish from the Indo-Pacific. It occasionally makes its way into the aquarium trade. It grows to 10 cm in length.

Sebastapistes strongia, the barchin scorpionfish, is a scorpionfish from the Indo-Pacific. The species is commonly seen in areas with mixed sand and rubble in reef flats, shallow lagoons, and channels. The species is nocturnal and can grow to a maximum length of 60 mm (2.4 in)

The leaf scorpionfish or paperfish is a species of marine fish, the sole member of its genus.

The tasseled scorpionfish, or small-scaled scorpionfish, Scorpaenopsis oxycephala, is a carnivorous ray-finned fish with venomous spines that lives in the Indian and Pacific Oceans. It can reach a maximum length of 36 cm (14 in) and can vary considerably in color. Adults are bearded with a number of tassels below the jaw.

Ursinoscorpaenopsis kitai is a species of scorpionfish native to the Pacific Ocean waters around Japan. This species grows to a length of 24 cm (9.4 in). This species is the only known member of its genus.