Scorpaena brachyptera Eschmeyer, 1965
Shortfin scorpionfish
photo by Macieira, R.M.

Family:  Scorpaenidae (Scorpionfishes or rockfishes), subfamily: Scorpaeninae
Max. size:  7.5 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  demersal; marine; depth range 45 - 120 m
Distribution:  Western Atlantic: southern Florida in USA and Panama to Venezuela.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Inhabits rocky or rubble bottoms.
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 23 August 2012 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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