Family: |
Scorpaenidae (Scorpionfishes or rockfishes), subfamily: Scorpaeninae |
Max. size: |
12 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
Environment: |
reef-associated; brackish; marine; depth range 3 - 30 m |
Distribution: |
Indo-Pacific. |
Diagnosis: |
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Biology: |
Found from estuary reefs to offshore reef habitats, usually in caves (Ref. 9002). Venomous spines (Ref. 2334). |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 04 March 2015 Ref. (130435)
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Threat to humans: |
venomous |
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