Spotted scorpionfish

Max length : 45.0 cm; common length : 30.0 cm; max. published weight: 1.6 kg. Dorsal spines (total): 12; Dorsal soft rays (total): 10; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 5. Occipital pit present; three to four spines on part of preorbital overlapping maxillary; large white spots on dark background on inner basal part of pectoral fin.