Scorpaenodes tribulosus Eschmeyer, 1969

Family:  Scorpaenidae (Scorpionfishes or rockfishes), subfamily: Scorpaeninae
Max. size:  5.14 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  demersal; marine; depth range 73 - 176 m
Distribution:  Western Indian Ocean: Somalia and Kenya.
Diagnosis:  Dorsal spines (total): 13-13; Dorsal soft rays (total): 8-8; Anal spines: 3-3; Anal soft rays: 5-5; Vertebrae: 24-24
Biology: 
IUCN Red List Status: Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 18 June 2017 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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