McAdam's scorpionfish
📖 Overview
Overview information for McAdam's scorpionfish is currently being compiled by our editorial team.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 12; Dorsal soft rays (total): 8 - 9; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 5. Large males with a large black spot at rear of spinous dorsal fin; females and juveniles with no spot or a faint one . : fusiform / normal.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for McAdam's scorpionfish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for McAdam's scorpionfish is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for McAdam's scorpionfish is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; reef-associated; depth range 7 - 40 m . Tropical; 30°N - 28°S East Africa to the Ducie Islands, north to Ryukyu Islands, south to Rapa; Belau [=Palau] and Marshall Islands in Micronesia.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parascorpaena macadamsi | Fowler | 1938 | Synonym |
| Parascorpaena mcdamsi | Fowler | 1938 | Synonym |
| Scorpaena mcadamsi | Fowler | 1938 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 14 records indexed .
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