Red velvetfish
Gnathanacanthus goetzeei
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Diving at Wilsons Promontory out on Great Glennie Island I Captured this image from my Gopro footage.
Weight | 0.500kg |
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Depth | 18m |
About this species
Striking scorpionfish relatives that are rarely seen by divers, partly because they are most active at night. Red Velvetfish are extremely well-camouflaged amongst kelp and other large algae species. The fin spines are venomous and can inflict an excruciatingly painful and long-lasting sting. Read more…