Coral scorpionfish
📖 Overview
Coral scorpionfish (Scorpaena albifimbria), first described by Evermann & Marsh, 1900 is a small fish in the family Scorpaenidae (order Perciformes). Adults typically reach 9.00 cm in maximum length. It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. Recorded depth range: 1 to 36 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 Coral scorpionfish is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Coral scorpionfish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; reef-associated; depth range 1 - 36 m . Tropical South America.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Coral Scorpionfish · lesser scorpionfish |
| 🌍CES | ropušnice bělotřásnitá |
| 🇪🇸Spanish | escorpión coralino · rascacio coralino |
| 🇨🇳Chinese | 白繸鮋 |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 10 records indexed .
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