Roughskin scorpionfish
📖 Overview
Roughskin scorpionfish (Cocotropus monacanthus), first described by Gilchrist, 1906 is a small fish in the family Aploactinidae (order Perciformes). Adults typically reach 13.10 cm in maximum length. It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. Recorded depth range: 37 to 48 metres. It occurs in Tropical waters. It feeds on a mix of small fish and invertebrates as a mid-level predator. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Data Deficient.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 12 - 13; Dorsal soft rays (total): 9 - 10; Anal spines: 1; Anal soft rays: 7 - 8; Vertebrae: 25 - 26. : fusiform / normal.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Roughskin scorpionfish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal; depth range 37 - 48 m . Tropical South Africa and off Tanzania.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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