Scorpaenodes steenei Allen, 1977
Steene's scorpionfish
photo by Dowling, C.

Family:  Scorpaenidae (Scorpionfishes or rockfishes), subfamily: Scorpaeninae
Max. size: 
Environment:  reef-associated; marine
Distribution:  Eastern Indian Ocean: endemic to southwestern Australia.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Found inshore on reef areas (Ref. 7300).
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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