Scorpaena russula Jordan & Bollman, 1890
Reddish scorpionfish
photo by Allen, G.R.

Family:  Scorpaenidae (Scorpionfishes or rockfishes), subfamily: Scorpaeninae
Max. size:  15 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  demersal; marine; depth range 10 - 60 m
Distribution:  Eastern Pacific: Culiacán, Sinaloa, Mexico to Peru.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Found in coastal waters (Ref. 9341).
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 01 May 2008 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  venomous


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