Scorpaenodes elongatus Cadenat, 1950
African spotted scorpionfish

Family:  Scorpaenidae (Scorpionfishes or rockfishes), subfamily: Scorpaeninae
Max. size:  15 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  demersal; marine
Distribution:  Eastern Atlantic: Senegal and Pointe Noire.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Probably found over rocky bottoms (Ref. 4510).
IUCN Red List Status: Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 22 May 2013 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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