Speckled scorpionfish
📖 Overview
Adults are demersal while juveniles are pelagic . Oviparous, with planktonic larvae . Eggs are probably released in buoyant gelatinous mass .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 12 - 13; Dorsal soft rays (total): 8 - 9; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 5 - 6; Vertebrae: 24. Branchiostegal rays: 7 .: fusiform / normal.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Speckled scorpionfish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
Oviparous .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal; depth range ? - 250 m . Tropical; 25°N - 8°N Central Pacific: Gulf of California to Panama.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scorpaena sierra | Gilbert | 1890 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 13 records indexed .
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