Scorpaenodes scaber (Ramsay & Ogilby, 1886)
Pygmy scorpionfish
Scorpaenodes scaber
photo by Randall, J.E.

 Family:  Scorpaenidae (Scorpionfishes or rockfishes), subfamily: Scorpaeninae
 Max. size:  12 cm TL (male/unsexed)
 Environment:  reef-associated; depth range 3 - 30 m
 Distribution:  Indo-Pacific: Maldives (Ref. 11303); Japan to Australia.
 Diagnosis:   
 Biology:  Found from estuary reefs to offshore reef habitats, usually in caves (Ref. 9002). Venomous spines (Ref. 2334).
 IUCN Red List Status: Data deficient  (Ref. 96402)
 Threat to humans:  venomous
 Country info:   
 

 Entered by: Capuli, Estelita Emily - 10.02.93
 Modified by: Garilao, Cristina V. - 09.09.97
 Checked by: Capuli, Estelita Emily - 31.08.94

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