Leaf Scorpionfish
Leaf Scorpionfish (Taenianotus triacanthus) is found in the Indo-Pacific, Red Sea and Galapagos Islands, region but is hard to find due to its excellent camouflage. Its behaviour and appearance are very similar to Frogfishes
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Leaf Scorpionfish
Taenianotus triacanthus
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| Scientific Rank | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata (Chordates) |
| Class: | Actinopterygii |
| Order: | Scorpaeniformes (Scorpionfish & Lionfish) |
| Family: | Scorpaenidae (Scorpaenidae) |
| Genus: | Taenianotus (Taenianotus) |
| Species: | Taenianotus triacanthus |
| Size | |
| Average Size: | 10 centimetres |
No Troubles Just Bubbles divers who recently spotted Leaf Scorpionfish
(7) - No Troubles Just Bubbles divers have spotted Leaf Scorpionfish on a liveaboard trip
Indonesia
Boris
Spotted in:
Thailand
Thailand
Liveaboard:
MV Koon9
Destinations:
Similan Islands, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai
When:
Jan 2026
Jack and Emily
Spotted in:
Thailand
Thailand
Liveaboard:
MV Manta Queen 1
Destinations:
Similan Islands, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, Richelieu Rock, Boonsung Wreck
When:
Nov 2024
Carsten
Spotted in:
Thailand
Thailand
Liveaboard:
MV Bavaria
Destinations:
Similan Islands, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, Surin Islands, Richelieu Rock
When:
Feb 2024
CC
Spotted in:
Thailand
Thailand
Liveaboard:
Lapat
Destinations:
Koh Tachai, Surin Islands, Richelieu Rock
When:
Jan 2024
Sandy Boe
Spotted in:
Thailand
Thailand
Liveaboard:
Lapat
Destinations:
Koh Bon, Richelieu Rock, Surin Islands
When:
Dec 2022
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