The scorpionfish is a master of camouflage that rests on the bottom, armed with venomous spines.
How to recognize it
Almost invisible against the reef, lumpy and mottled. What looks like a rock may be watching you.
Where and when to see it
In Isla Fuerte divers regularly spot it at Bajo alicia, Bajo de los pargos. Explore every site on our interactive dive map.
Diver's note
Its spines are venomous. Perfect your buoyancy, never rest hands on the reef, and look but don't touch.
Dive with respect
We practice good buoyancy and never touch or chase marine life. Watching an animal behave naturally is the whole point, and it keeps the reef of Isla Fuerte alive for the next diver.
