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Pontinus vaughani Barnhart & Hubbs, 1946 Spotback scorpionfish |
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photo by
Robertson, R. |
| Family: | Scorpaenidae (Scorpionfishes or rockfishes), subfamily: Scorpaeninae | |||
| Max. size: | 44.3 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | demersal; marine | |||
| Distribution: | Eastern Central Pacific: Baja California, Mexico and the Clipperton, Clarion and Revillagigedo islands. | |||
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| Biology: | Considered a good food fish (Ref. 9341). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 01 May 2008 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||