Northern scorpionfish
📖 Overview
Inhabits littoral rocky bottom , and in protected bays on silty substrates among debris . Solitary among crevices of coastal reefs to 15 m (Ref 90102).
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 12; Dorsal soft rays (total): 9 - 10; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 5. : fusiform / normal.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Northern scorpionfish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; reef-associated; depth range ? - 15 m . Tropical West Pacific: restricted to Southeast Asia and Australia.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Marbled Coral-cod · Painted Scorpionfish · northern scorpionfish · painted stingfish |
| 🌍CES | ropušnice pestrá |
| 🌍MSA | Lepu |
| 🇨🇳Chinese | 圓鱗鮋 · 獅甕 · 石狗公 · 紅雞仔 · 花彩圓鱗鮋 |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prascorpaena picta | Cuvier | 1829 | Synonym |
| Scorpaena picta | Cuvier | 1829 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 10 records indexed .
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