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Scorpaenopsis longispina Randall & Eschmeyer, 2002 |
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photo by
Randall, J.E. |
| Family: | Scorpaenidae (Scorpionfishes or rockfishes), subfamily: Scorpaeninae | |||
| Max. size: | 9.2 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | demersal; marine; depth range 6 - 27 m | |||
| Distribution: | Western Indian Ocean: Mauritius to Kwazulu-Natal (South Africa); including most probably Réunion and Madagascar. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 12-12; Dorsal soft rays (total): 9-9; Anal spines: 3-3; Anal soft rays: 5-5; Vertebrae: 24. Second anal spine long (1.55-1.75 in HL). Largest specimen (92 mm SL) (Ref 42181). | |||
| Biology: | ||||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 18 June 2017 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||