| Family: |
Scorpaenidae (Scorpionfishes or rockfishes), subfamily: Scorpaeninae |
| Max. size: |
22.5 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
pelagic-neritic; marine; depth range 120 - 170 m |
| Distribution: |
Southeast Atlantic: Grattan Bank, Ascension Island. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 12-12; Dorsal soft rays (total): 9-9; Anal spines: 3-3; Anal soft rays: 5-5. This species is distinguished by the following: distinct occipital pit; cycloid scales; tubular scales in lateral line, 23 + 1; vertical rows of scales on body 45 + 4; monotonous yellowish, spotless coloration on the inside of the pectoral fins and their insertions (Ref. 57925). |
| Biology: |
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| IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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