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Scorpaenopsis pusilla Randall & Eschmeyer, 2002 |
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photo by
Randall, J.E. |
| Family: | Scorpaenidae (Scorpionfishes or rockfishes), subfamily: Scorpaeninae | |||
| Max. size: | 3.16 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | demersal; marine | |||
| Distribution: | Eastern Central Pacific. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 12; Dorsal soft rays (total): 9; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 5; Vertebrae: 24. Longitudinal scale series about 43; interorbital ridges not elevated posteriorly to join tip of tympanic spines; base of parietal spines curving strongly into occipital pit; first dorsal spine 1.35-1.4 in second spine (2 small but mature specimens) (Ref 42181). | |||
| Biology: | ||||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 04 March 2015 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||