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Barchin Scorpionfish (Sebastapistes strongia) Night dive in Coconut Garden, Lembeh.<br />
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To 6 cm in size.<br />
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Barchin Scorpionfish (Sebastapistes strongia)

Night dive in Coconut Garden, Lembeh.

Barchin Scorpionfish (Sebastapistes strongia) Night dive in Coconut Garden, Lembeh.<br />
To 6 cm in size.<br />
https://www.jungledragon.com/image/70669/barchin_scorpionfish_sebastapistes_strongia.html Sebastapistes strongia

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  1. I had no idea there were so many scorpionfish! Posted 6 years ago
    1. Me neither! They can also be quite tricky to identify! Posted 6 years ago

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"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.

Similar species: Perch-like Fishes
Species identified by Patomarazul
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By Patomarazul

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Uploaded Dec 11, 2018. Captured May 27, 2018 12:33 in Paudean, South Lembeh, Bitung City, North Sulawesi, Indonesia.
  • TG-5
  • f/6.3
  • 1/200s
  • ISO200
  • 18mm