#35 You can go from pet store to pet store and see the same species called something different in each store's tanks. It can get a little confusing for aquarists. Helps to know some of the identifying features, especially where there are some species that have evolved to mimic others (usually for protection--they school with fish that look like them, for safety in numbers). Add to that fact that many kids working chain pet stores don't tend to know much about fish species, and it can get a little muddy.
#36 Huh. One of the few species I've always seen consistency in is scorpionfish (although some refer to members of the genus as turkey fish). Relatives of the Lionfish, they tend to be less flashy, blend with their surroundings much better, and while they still bear venomous spines, they are nowhere near as spectacular as some of the large Lionfish species. In fact, usually if you are swimming or hanging out in an area where scorpionfish live, you want to have good covering on your feet and watch your step. Stepping on those venomous spines would hurt like a mofo. Not many species carry that kind of venom. I'd think that with rock fish, you'd be more likely to risk infection than a sting. I've kept true scorpionfish as pets, and was always very careful with them.
