Flower Scorpionfish
📖 Overview
Flower Scorpionfish (Hoplosebastes armatus) is a ray-finned fish of the family Scorpaenidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in benthic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 12.3 cm. With a trophic level of 3.7, it is a mid-level predator.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Flower Scorpionfish is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Flower Scorpionfish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal. Temperate Northwest Pacific: Japan and the East China Sea.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Flower Scorpionfish |
| 🌍CES | ropušnice ozbrojená |
| 🇯🇵Japanese | Hanakasago · ハナカサゴ |
| 🇷🇺Russian | Вооружённый гоплосебаст |
| 🇨🇳Chinese | 棘鮋 · 石狗公 · 石頭魚 |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .
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