Scorpaena russula Jordan & Bollman, 1890 Reddish scorpionfish |
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Brujo morado, Mero cherna, Pez zapo, Rabimanchado |
photo by
Allen, G.R. |
Family: | Scorpaenidae (Scorpionfishes or rockfishes), subfamily: Scorpaeninae | |||
Max. size: | 15 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
Environment: | demersal; marine; depth range 10 - 60 m | |||
Distribution: | Eastern Pacific: Culiacán, Sinaloa, Mexico to Peru. | |||
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Biology: | Found in coastal waters (Ref. 9341). | |||
IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 01 May 2008 Ref. (130435) | |||
Threat to humans: | venomous | |||
Country info: | Also Ref. 9341. |