Hunts solitarily or cooperatively in small groups.
In Japan, spawning reportedly occurs after sunset. Each time, females spawn two mucous sacks, and each sack contains a few thousand eggs. The mucus helps to deter egg-eating predators.
Spines are venomous, and can cause a painful sting to humans.
Description
Vertical reddish-brown bars on each side of the body with alternate, narrower vertical white bars.
