Photo Image Leaf Scorpionfish Taenianotus triacanthus

LEAF SCORPIONFISH

Taenianotus triacanthus

Solitary or in pairs mainly of the same colour pattern. Found mostly sitting on hard corals and rocks waiting to ambush a prey. The colour varies greatly, ranging from white, yellow, green, pink to red or black. Occasionally change its skin and colour. Dorsal spines start behind its head which is different than in the Cockatoo waspfish, where the spine starts in front of the head. Can stay in the same area for up to a few months.
Frequency of sightings:
Occasional
Best time of year:
All year round
Remarks:
up to 40m depth, size to 10 cm
Divesites seen at:
Angels Window, Batu Angus, Batu Kapal, Batu Merah, Batu Sandar, California Dreaming, Critter Hunt, Dantes Wall, Goby A Crab, Jahir 2, Jiko Yansi, Magic Crack, Magic Rock, Makawide, Makawide 2, Makawide 3, Pintu Colada, Pulau Abadi, Pulau Dua, Pulau Putus, Tanjung Kubur

Taxonomical order of this critter:
Veterbrate
Sand Dweller
Buttom dweller
Scorpion Fish
-	Ambon scorpionfish
-	Devil Scorpionfish
-	Erosa Stonefish
-	Estuarine Stonefish
-	Flasher Scorpionfish
-	Leaf Scorpionfish
-	Reef Stonefish
-	Rhinopias Paddle-Flap
-	Rhinopias Weedy