Scorpaenodes kelloggi, Kellogg's scorpionfish, is a marine fish in the family Scorpaenidae.
Description Scorpaenodes kelloggi typically has 8 dorsal fin soft rays, 13 dorsal fin spines, 27-35 longitudinal series scale rows, and no scales on the underside of its head. It typically has dark coloring with blotches on its body and a black band posteriorly.
Distribution and habitat Kellogg's scorpionfish is widely found across the Indo-Pacific in shallow warm waters near or around outer reefs. It has been sighted from East Africa to Hawaii to Australia. It lives in rocky reefs/coral and can often be found hiding under rocks or other structures.
Behavior Scorpaenodes kelloggi is a carnivorous fish and primarily nocturnal. It produces eggs in gelatinous sac-like structures. Its hunting style is based on waiting for prey to come close enough before striking, blending into its environment of rubble and rocks.
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