Keoki & Yuko Okano Stender, Hawaii
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Scorpaenodes corallinus, the coral dragonhead or coral scorpionfish is rarely observed because of its rather hidden behavior.
It lives mainly between branching corals.
A narrow white stripe can be seen on the upper caudal peduncle, as well as a narrow white wedge pointing downward from the dorsal fin.
Scorpionfish have venomous fin spines with which they can cause serious or even fatal wounds.
Injuries can be avoided by not standing on the reef or touching these animals!
Injuries should be treated quickly by immersing the affected area in hot water, heat causes the proteins of the toxin to denature and weakens the poisonous effect.
In the literature there is currently no evidence that Scorpaenodes corallinus has poisonous spines in the dorsal fin.
It lives mainly between branching corals.
A narrow white stripe can be seen on the upper caudal peduncle, as well as a narrow white wedge pointing downward from the dorsal fin.
Scorpionfish have venomous fin spines with which they can cause serious or even fatal wounds.
Injuries can be avoided by not standing on the reef or touching these animals!
Injuries should be treated quickly by immersing the affected area in hot water, heat causes the proteins of the toxin to denature and weakens the poisonous effect.
In the literature there is currently no evidence that Scorpaenodes corallinus has poisonous spines in the dorsal fin.
