Scorpaena izensis Jordan & Starks, 1904
Izu scorpionfish
Scorpaena izensis
photo by CSIRO

Family:  Scorpaenidae (Scorpionfishes or rockfishes), subfamily: Scorpaeninae
Max. size:  44.5 cm TL (male/unsexed); max.weight: 1,500.0 g
Environment:  demersal; marine; depth range 80 - 200 m
Distribution:  Indo-West Pacific.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Found on the continental shelf; in sandy mud bottom (Ref. 11230). Benthic (Ref. 75154).
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  venomous


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