Family: |
Scorpaenidae (Scorpionfishes or rockfishes), subfamily: Scorpaeninae |
Max. size: |
10 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
Environment: |
demersal; marine; depth range 3 - 35 m |
Distribution: |
Eastern Atlantic: St. Paul's Rocks, St. Helena and Ascension Islands. |
Diagnosis: |
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Biology: |
Occurs inshore (Ref. 4510) and has been collected from caves and crevices (Ref. 13121). Usually found among rocks below 3 m depth, small individuals may inhabit rubble (Ref. 86997). |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 14 July 2014 Ref. (130435)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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