Red Scorpionfish
📖 Overview
Red Scorpionfish (Pontinus furcirhinus) is a ray-finned fish of the family Scorpaenidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in deep-water environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 27 cm. With a trophic level of 3.5, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Venomous.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Body and head slightly compressed; body depth contained 2.9 times in standard length; eyes large, their diameter greater than snout length; inter-orbital space narrow, usually less than half eye diameter; tip of maxilla reaching posterior rim of the eye; third dorsal spine prolonged and straight; pectoral fins with 17 rays; medium sized ctenoid scales; lateral scales fewer 60; body uniformly reddish with small, irregular, brown or olive green spots on the dorsal region .: fusiform / normal.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Red Scorpionfish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Red Scorpionfish is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Red Scorpionfish is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; bathydemersal; depth range ? - 300 m . Deep-water; 25°N -
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Baja California Scorpionfish · red scorpionfish |
| 🌍CES | paropušnice ohnivá |
| 🇫🇷French | Rascasse Richichi |
| 🇯🇵Japanese | アカヒオドシ |
| 🇪🇸Spanish | Diablico · Lapon Rojo · Rascacio Richichi |
| 🇨🇳Chinese | 紅體海鮋 |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pontinus dubius | Steindachner | 1902 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 2 records indexed .
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