Spotwing Scorpionfish
📖 Overview
Spotwing Scorpionfish (Neomerinthe beanorum) 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 15.5 cm. It occurs at depths between 92 and 375 metres. With a trophic level of 3.7, it is a mid-level predator. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Venomous.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 12; Dorsal soft rays (total): 8; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 5; Vertebrae: 24.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Spotwing Scorpionfish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal; depth range 92 - 375 m . Tropical Central Atlantic: Antilles, including Cuba.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
⚠️ Venom Profile
- immediate intense pain
- swelling
- erythema
- occasional nausea and weakness
Analgesia; wound care; tetanus prophylaxis; severe cases may require monitoring for systemic effects.
References: Compiled from Bhide (2018), Halstead et al. (1988) and family-specific envenomation literature
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Spotwing Scorpionfish |
| 🌍CES | paropušnice antilská |
| 🇨🇳Chinese | 毒刺新棘鮋 |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pontinus beanorum | Evermann & Marsh | 1900 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 2 records indexed .
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