Scorpaena brachyptera Eschmeyer, 1965 Shortfin scorpionfish |
photo by
Macieira, R.M. |
Family: | Scorpaenidae (Scorpionfishes or rockfishes), subfamily: Scorpaeninae | |||
Max. size: | 7.5 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
Environment: | demersal; marine; 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: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 23 August 2012 Ref. (130435) | |||
Threat to humans: | harmless |