Neomerinthe beanorum (Evermann & Marsh, 1900)
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 Family:  Scorpaenidae (Scorpionfishes or rockfishes), subfamily: Scorpaeninae
 Max. size:  15.5 cm SL (male/unsexed)
 Environment:  demersal; depth range 92 - 375 m
 Distribution:  Western Central Atlantic: Antilles, including Cuba.
 Diagnosis:  Dorsal spines (total): 12-12; Dorsal soft rays (total): 8-8; Anal spines: 3-3; Anal soft rays: 5-5; Vertebrae: 24-24
 Biology:  Have a thick glandular tissue on posterior margin of fin spines which is believed to be venomous (Ref. 57406).
 IUCN Red List Status:   (Ref. 96402)
 Threat to humans:  venomous
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 Entered by: Garilao, Cristina V. - 11.05.98
 Modified by: Ortañez, Auda Kareen - 07.05.12

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