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🌊 Marine Least Concern 🌡️ Tropical

Spinythroat scorpionfish

Pontinus nematophthalmus Günther, 1860
Max Length
15.5 cm
Max Weight
Lifespan
Trophic Level
3.4
Depth
82–410 m
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
30.00/100
Typical Length
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Overview information for Spinythroat scorpionfish is currently being compiled by our editorial team.

Scientific Name
Pontinus nematophthalmus
Authority
Günther, 1860
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
15.5 cm
Depth Range
82–410 m
Trophic Level
3.4
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
30.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Spinythroat scorpionfish is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Spinythroat scorpionfish is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Spinythroat scorpionfish is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Spinythroat scorpionfish is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; demersal; depth range 82 - 410 m . Tropical; 30°N -

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
3.4±0.5

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.01288 × L3.02 (TL)
Max TL
15.5cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2012

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
30.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.4
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Günther, 1860

🌐 Names & Taxonomy

Language Common Names
🇬🇧English Spinythroat scorpionfish
🌍CES paropušnice americká
🇵🇹Portuguese mangangá
🇪🇸Spanish lapón aleta baja
🇨🇳Chinese 絲眼海鮋

Scientific Synonyms

Scientific Name Author Year Status
Pontinus macrolepis Goode & Bean 1896 Synonym
Sebastes nematophthalmus Günther 1860 Synonym

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) — 2 records indexed .

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