Pontinus vaughani Barnhart & Hubbs, 1946 Spotback scorpionfish |
photo by
Robertson, R. |
Family: | Scorpaenidae (Scorpionfishes or rockfishes), subfamily: Scorpaeninae | |||
Max. size: | 44.3 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
Environment: | demersal; marine | |||
Distribution: | Eastern Central Pacific: Baja California, Mexico and the Clipperton, Clarion and Revillagigedo islands. | |||
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Biology: | Considered a good food fish (Ref. 9341). | |||
IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 01 May 2008 Ref. (130435) | |||
Threat to humans: | harmless |