Scorpaenodes africanus Pfaff, 1933

Family:  Scorpaenidae (Scorpionfishes or rockfishes), subfamily: Scorpaeninae
Max. size:  90 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  demersal; marine
Distribution:  Eastern Central Atlantic: Senegal and Annobon Island.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Inhabits inshore, rocky areas (Ref. 4510).
IUCN Red List Status: Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 21 May 2013 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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