Peruvian scorpionfish
📖 Overview
Peruvian scorpionfish (Scorpaena afuerae) is a ray-finned fish of the family Scorpaenidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in benthic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 35 cm. With a trophic level of 3.8, it is a mid-level predator. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Body robust, its dorsal profile arched; head depressed, with a pronounced occipital fossa at the nape; sub-orbital rim with 3 to 4 spines; lower jaw without cirri; first gill arch with 15 to 16 rakers; lateral line with 24 cycloid scales; body uniformly red, with diffuse, indistinct, stripes and spots .: fusiform / normal.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Peruvian scorpionfish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Peruvian scorpionfish is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Peruvian scorpionfish is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal; depth range ? - 100 m . Tropical; 1°N - Southeast Pacific: Ecuador and Peru.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .
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