Blue-Spotted Spinefoot Video Stock Footage

The blue-spotted spinefoot reaches up to 35 cm (14 in) in standard length, but typically is about 20 cm (8 in). There are some geographic variations in its colour pattern (especially in the size and distribution of the spots) over its large range and some authorities have recommended splitting it into three or two species: In the former case the species are S. corallinus of the Indian Ocean, S. tetrazonus of the Western Pacific Ocean, and S. studeri of the Coral Sea region. When two are recognized, it is the widespread S. corallinus (with S. tetrazonus as a synonym) and S. studeri of the Coral Sea region. Learn more about Blue-Spotted Spinefoot