Red velvetfish
Gnathanacanthus goetzeei
High tides and south-west blows produce interesting finds along Victoria's remote south-west beaches
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…
