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Pontinus nematophthalmus (Günther, 1860) Spinythroat scorpionfish |
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| Family: | Scorpaenidae (Scorpionfishes or rockfishes), subfamily: Scorpaeninae | |||
| Max. size: | 14 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | demersal; depth range 82 - 410 m | |||
| Distribution: | Western Atlantic: Florida, USA and the Bahamas to northeastern Brazil. | |||
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| Biology: | Occurs on rough bottom. | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | (Ref. 96402) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||
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| Entered by: Froese, Rainer - 01.05.91 |
| Modified by: Garilao, Cristina V. - 11.05.98 |
| Checked by: Torres, Armi G. - 29.08.94 |