False Stonefish on Black Photo T-Shirt

Description

The False Stonefish on Black Photo T-Shirt frames a rugged reef face in petrol-blue and copper brushwork, bringing texture and warm color to an everyday cotton tee. Based on Cobi Hay Yacobi’s Red Sea photograph, the design gives the raised head space inside an open arc.

The fish behind False Stonefish on Black

The scientific name is Scorpaenopsis diabolus, and another common name is devil scorpionfish. It belongs to the scorpionfish family, Scorpaenidae. Despite its English name, it is distinct from true stonefishes. It occurs across tropical and subtropical Indo-Pacific waters and has a large head, pointed snout and short dorsal fin spines.

Its colors vary, including red, orange, green and other shades. The inner pectoral fin has a yellowish surface and a large black spot. When threatened, the fish can spread those fins to reveal their bright inner surfaces. The Australian Museum’s species account describes these features and records a maximum length of 30 cm.

The selected petrol-blue and copper design

The fish and reef retain their photographic appearance. An open, textured petrol-blue and copper arc surrounds the animal, leaving the shirt visible between the brushwork and the raised head. The horizontal store signature sits close to the lower-right edge without covering the artwork.

False stonefish T-shirt fabric and artwork

The Bella+Canvas 3001 is a unisex jersey T-shirt with short sleeves, a crew neck and a retail fit. White, Black and Navy use 100% Airlume combed and ring-spun cotton. The light, breathable fabric weighs 4.2 oz/yd² (142 g/m²), making the shirt an easy choice for everyday wear.

A ribbed knit collar, tapered shoulders and side seams shape the garment, with a tear-away label at the neck. Use the measurements below to compare it with a shirt you already enjoy wearing. The garment and artwork measurements serve different purposes: one guides fit, while the other tells you how much of the front the design occupies.

The full print canvas on L measures approximately 12.31 x 9.34 in (31.3 x 23.7 cm), including the compact lower-right signature. The artwork itself was not reduced to make room for the logo. Smaller sizes use proportional reductions: about 91% on M, 82% on S and 75% on XS.

False stonefish T-shirt sizes and fit

Sizes include XS, S, M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL, 4XL and 5XL. Find a T-shirt that fits you comfortably and lay it flat. Take the chest measurement straight across just below the armholes, and the length from the highest shoulder point down to the hem. Compare with the printer’s tables below. This unisex shirt has a straighter, longer cut than a women’s fitted T-shirt.

Inches

Size	Chest width (flat)	Chest all round	Length	Sleeve
XS	16.5	33	27	8.6
S	18	36	28	8.9
M	20	40	29	9.2
L	22	44	30	9.5
XL	24	48	31	9.7
2XL	26	52	32	10
3XL	28	56	33	10.4
4XL	30	60	34	10.8
5XL	32	64	35	11.2

Centimeters

Size	Chest width (flat)	Chest all round	Length	Sleeve
XS	41.9	83.8	68.6	21.8
S	45.7	91.4	71.1	22.6
M	50.8	101.6	73.7	23.4
L	55.9	111.8	76.2	24.1
XL	61	121.9	78.7	24.6
2XL	66	132.1	81.3	25.4
3XL	71.1	142.2	83.8	26.4
4XL	76.2	152.4	86.4	27.4
5XL	81.3	162.6	88.9	28.4

Measurement differences of up to 1.5 in (3.8 cm) may occur.

Choose your false stonefish shirt color

Choose White, Black or Navy for $44.99 USD. The price stays the same from XS through 5XL, so you can choose by fit and the background you prefer around the artwork.

Also as a canvas print

The original photograph is available as the False Stonefish Canvas Print.

Wearing the false stonefish design

A false stonefish shirt makes sense for the diver who spends time looking into reef textures. Its appeal begins with recognition: the face emerges from a rough surface, and the brush arc gives that surface a clear place on the shirt. Pair it with plain shorts or jeans so the artwork has room to read.

When comparing the color previews, look at the spaces inside the arc as well as its outside edge. Those gaps are part of the composition. For a false stonefish gift, choose the background the recipient already wears comfortably, then use the size chart to settle the fit.

The false stonefish design also gives you something specific to talk about when someone notices it. You can point to the fish in the source photograph below and explain how the surrounding reef became part of the shirt artwork. The connection between photograph and design is easy to see.

Find your next reef subject

Explore fish T-shirts to compare more subjects from Cobi’s collection. Look at Scorpionfish in Seagrass Photo T-Shirt and Lionfish Close-Up on a Dark Background Photo T-Shirt alongside this design, then choose the animal and composition you most want to spend time with.

The photographer behind the image

Cobi Hay Yacobi is a marine nature photographer specializing in underwater photography. His experience spans more than 20 years and over 1,000 dives in the Red Sea and around the world. Read about Cobi and his underwater photography to meet the person behind the collection.

Printing and shipping

The front design is printed to order in the USA using direct-to-garment (DTG) printing. After printing, estimated delivery is 2–5 business days within the USA or 10–30 business days to Canada, Australia and other eligible countries. Express shipping is not available.

Shipping is free to the USA, Canada and Australia. Other countries offered at checkout cost US$12 for the first shirt plus US$8 for each additional item. The total appears before payment. Import duties or taxes may apply outside the USA. The English shop does not ship to the EU, EEA or UK.

Frequently asked questions

How should I wash and care for the shirt?

Machine wash cold up to 30 °C (86 °F). Use non-chlorine bleach only if needed, tumble dry low and iron on medium heat. Do not dry clean.

Can I send the shirt directly as a gift?

Yes. Enter the recipient’s address for delivery to an eligible country. Check their preferred size and color before ordering; a familiar shirt measured flat is a useful reference when choosing a gift.

How do I order and track my shirt?

Select your size, color and quantity, then add the shirt to your basket. Enter your contact and delivery details and review the full total. Available payment methods appear at checkout and are handled by an authorized payment provider. We email confirmation after payment and a tracking number when your shirt ships.

What if my shirt arrives damaged or misprinted?

Damaged or misprinted shirts are replaced. Read the Returns & Refunds policy for details, including returns and cancellations. Keep your order information so you can refer to the purchase.