Scorpaena brachyptera Eschmeyer, 1965 Shortfin scorpionfish |
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Macieira, R.M. |
Family: | Scorpaenidae (Scorpionfishes or rockfishes), subfamily: Scorpaeninae | |||
Max. size: | 7.5 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
Environment: | demersal; depth range 45 - 120 m | |||
Distribution: | Western Atlantic: southern Florida in USA and Panama to Venezuela. | |||
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Biology: | Inhabits rocky or rubble bottoms. | |||
IUCN Red List Status: | (Ref. 96402) | |||
Threat to humans: | harmless | |||
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Entered by: Froese, Rainer - 01.05.91 |
Modified by: Torres, Armi G. - 29.08.94 |
Checked by: Torres, Armi G. - 29.08.94 |