Common name of Taenianotus triacanthus
 
Common name Leaf scorpionfish
Language English
Type Vernacular
Official trade name No
Rank 2 - (Preferred common name (unique))
Country Micronesia
Locality
Ref. Lieske, E. and R. Myers, 1994
Life stage juveniles and adults
Sex females and males
Core non-fish animal
1st modifier inanimate object
2nd modifier
Remarks Scorpionfishes get their name as many have venomous spines which can inflict very painful wounds (Ref. 5288).
 
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