| Family: |
Scorpaenidae (Scorpionfishes or rockfishes), subfamily: Scorpaeninae |
| Max. size: |
9.5 cm SL (female) |
| Environment: |
benthopelagic; marine; depth range - 522 m |
| Distribution: |
Pacific Ocean: Galápagos Islands |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 12; Dorsal soft rays (total): 9; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 6; Vertebrae: 25. Body deep (depth 44% SL), compressed posteriorly and humpbacked; orbit diameter large (15% SL); head spines strong, well-developed; no distinct small papillae on head; a distinct row of papillae nearly surrounds outer edge of pupil; swimbladder present; coloration reddish-orange, with irregular white blotches on head, body, and pectoral fin bases (Ref. 75873). |
| Biology: |
Observed to occupy steep boulder and sediment-laden bottoms, along 60° slope (Ref. 75873). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 15 September 2022 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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