Folger's scorpionfish
📖 Overview
Folger's scorpionfish (Neomerinthe folgori), first described by Postel & Roux, 1964 is a large fish in the family Scorpaenidae (order Perciformes). Adults typically reach 59.00 cm in maximum length. It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. Recorded depth range: 180 to 310 metres. It occurs in Deep-water waters. Diet is predominantly piscivorous, targeting other fish and larger prey. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Data Deficient.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 12; Dorsal soft rays (total): 11; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 5. Mostly reddish .: fusiform / normal.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Folger's scorpionfish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; bathydemersal; depth range 180 - 310 m . Deep-water
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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