Ebosia vespertina Matsunuma & Motomura, 2016 Western falcate lionfish |
photo by
Motomura, H. |
Family: | Scorpaenidae (Scorpionfishes or rockfishes), subfamily: Pteroinae | |||
Max. size: | 10.99 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
Environment: | demersal; marine; depth range 54 - 770 m | |||
Distribution: | Western Indian Ocean: off Mozambique and the east coast of South Africa between latitudes 18° and 29° S, and southeastern Madagascar. | |||
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IUCN Red List Status: | Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435) | |||
Threat to humans: | harmless |