Scorpaena bergii Evermann & Marsh, 1900 Goosehead scorpionfish |
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AFSCUS |
Family: | Scorpaenidae (Scorpionfishes or rockfishes), subfamily: Scorpaeninae | |||
Max. size: | 10 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
Environment: | reef-associated; marine; depth range 1 - 75 m | |||
Distribution: | Western Atlantic: Bermuda, New York to Florida (USA), Bahamas, and Mexico to northern South America. | |||
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Biology: | Inhabits shallow clear waters from shore to 75 m depth. | |||
IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 21 August 2012 Ref. (130435) | |||
Threat to humans: | harmless |