Slender scorpionfish
📖 Overview
Slender scorpionfish (Lioscorpius longiceps) is a ray-finned fish of the family Setarchidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in deep-water environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 13 cm. It occurs at depths between 180 and 410 metres. With a trophic level of 3.2, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. Venomous.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 27; Dorsal soft rays (total): 9 - 10; Anal spines: 2; Anal soft rays: 6. Color in life pink, with 5 indefinite large dark blotches on the sides of the body: the first three below the spinous dorsal, one below the soft dorsal and one on the base of the caudal fin.: fusiform / normal.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Slender scorpionfish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Slender scorpionfish is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Slender scorpionfish is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; bathydemersal; depth range 180 - 410 m . Deep-water
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Slender Scorpionfish |
| 🌍CES | paropušník štíhlý |
| 🇯🇵Japanese | Yaseakakasago · ヤセアカカサゴ |
| 🌍MSA | Lepu |
| 🇷🇺Russian | Длиннопёрый лиоскорпиус |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Macroscorpius pallidus | Fowler | 1938 | Synonym |
| Setarches longiceps | Günther | 1880 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) — 1 records indexed .
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