Annobón Scorpionfish
📖 Overview
Annobón Scorpionfish (Scorpaena annobonae) 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 4.4 cm. It occurs at depths between 9 and 48 metres. With a trophic level of 3.3, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Data Deficient on the IUCN Red List.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Annobón Scorpionfish is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Annobón Scorpionfish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Annobón Scorpionfish is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Annobón Scorpionfish is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal; depth range 9 - 48 m . Tropical Central Atlantic: Known only from one specimen dredged on rough bottom at Annobon Island.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Annobón Scorpionfish |
| 🌍CES | ropušnice annobonská |
| 🇫🇷French | Annobon scorpionfish |
| 🇨🇳Chinese | 安農鮋 |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) — 1 records indexed .
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