False scorpionfish
📖 Overview
Occurs inshore ; on rocky reefs and rubble bottoms in shallow coastal waters. Feeds on small fishes, shrimps, and crabs during the day. Occasionally enters the aquarium trade . Also found in brackish estuaries and silty coastal reefs (Ref 90102).
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 13 - 14; Dorsal soft rays (total): 9 - 11; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 5. : fusiform / normal; Cross section: oval.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for False scorpionfish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; brackish; benthopelagic; non-migratory; depth range 2 - 10 m . Tropical West Pacific: Nicobar Islands to New Guinea and northern Australia, north to Ryukyu Islands.
🌿 Ecology
small fishes, shrimps, and crabs during the day
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scorpaena vaigiensis | Quoy & Gaimard | 1824 | Synonym |
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 24 records indexed .
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