Alcock's scorpionfish
📖 Overview
Alcock's scorpionfish (Minous inermis) is a ray-finned fish of the family Synanceiidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in benthic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 14 cm. It occurs at depths between 18 and 420 metres. With a trophic level of 3.8, it is a mid-level predator. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 9 - 10; Dorsal soft rays (total): 12 - 14; Anal spines: 2; Anal soft rays: 10 - 14. Pectoral fins very long, reaching beyond base of last anal ray.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Alcock's scorpionfish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal; depth range 18 - 420 m . Tropical Indian Ocean: Somalia, Gulf of Oman, India, Myanmar, and western Thailand.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 6 records indexed .
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