Scorpaena ascensionis Eschmeyer, 1971

Family:  Scorpaenidae (Scorpionfishes or rockfishes), subfamily: Scorpaeninae
Max. size:  3.75 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  demersal; marine; depth range 16 - 27 m
Distribution:  Southeast Atlantic: Known only from Ascension from the types.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Probably does not exceed 5.0 cm TL (Ref. 4510).
IUCN Red List Status: Endangered (EN); Date assessed: 14 July 2014 (B2ab(iii)) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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