Spinythroat scorpionfish
📖 Overview
Spinythroat scorpionfish (Pontinus nematophthalmus), first described by Günther, 1860 is a medium-sized fish in the family Scorpaenidae (order Perciformes). Adults typically reach 15.50 cm in maximum length. It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. Recorded depth range: 82 to 410 metres. It occurs in Tropical waters. It feeds on a mix of small fish and invertebrates as a mid-level predator. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Least Concern.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Spinythroat scorpionfish is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Spinythroat scorpionfish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal; depth range 82 - 410 m . Tropical; 30°N -
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 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 |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 2 records indexed .
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