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Pontinus nigerimum Eschmeyer, 1983 Blacklash scorpionfish |
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photo by
Alvheim, O./Institute of Marine Research (IMR) |
| Family: | Scorpaenidae (Scorpionfishes or rockfishes), subfamily: Scorpaeninae | |||
| Max. size: | 16 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | demersal; marine; depth range - 146 m | |||
| Distribution: | Western Indian Ocean: one specimen collected off Natal, South Africa. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 12-12; Dorsal soft rays (total): 9-9; Anal spines: 3-3; Anal soft rays: 5-5. Probably reddish in color; large tentacle above eye, with black lower portion (Ref. 4313). | |||
| Biology: | Known from one specimen. | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 03 March 2015 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||