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🌊 Marine 🌡️ Subtropical

Scorpaena Jacksoniensis

Scorpaena jacksoniensis Steindachner, 1866
Max Length
33.7 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
33 yrs
Trophic Level
3.9
Depth
-
Climate
Subtropical
Resilience
Low
Vulnerability
54.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
reef

📖 Overview

Overview information for Scorpaena Jacksoniensis is currently being compiled by our editorial team.

Scientific Name
Scorpaena jacksoniensis
Authority
Steindachner, 1866
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Subtropical
Body Shape
Short and / or deep
Max Length
33.7 cm
Lifespan
33 years
Trophic Level
3.9
Resilience
Low
Vulnerability
54.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Dorsal soft rays (total): 9. This species is distinguished by the following set of characters: D 9, the 4th (rarely third) dorsal-fin spine longest; pectoral-fin rays 16-18 (mode 17); scale rows in longitudinal series 52-61(55); pored lateral-line scales 22-24 (23); scales above lateral line 4-6 (5), below 20-25 (22); scale rows between 6th dorsal-fin spine base and lateral line 6-8 (7), between last dorsal-fin spine base and lateral line 7-9 (9); pre-dorsal scale rows 1-4 (2); gill rakers on upper limb 4-6 (5), lower limb 10-13 (11) [7-9 and 2-5 rakers on ceratohyal and hypobranchial, respectively], total rakers 14-19 (16); embedded cycloid scales covering pectoral-fin base (some scales exposed); embedded cycloid scales on anteroventral surface of body (covered by thick skin, not visible without dissection); lateral surface of maxilla without a longitudinal ridge; lateral lacrimal spine with 2 (rarely 3) spinous points; anterior lacrimal spine with 1 or 2 small spinous points on its posterior margin; posterior lacrimal spine simple, directed anteroventrally in juveniles and young less than 100 mm SL, ventrally or posteroventrally in adults; median interorbital ridge present; interorbital and coronal spines absent; presence of occipital pit and supplement preopercular spine; pterotic spine usually simple in young, with 2 or more points in large adults usually more than 28.0 cm SL; space between upper and lower opercular spines covered by thick skin with sensory pores and canals; numerous skin flaps and tentacles on anterodorsal surface of body; a large black blotch distally on posterior spinous portion of dorsal fin in males; no distinct white blotches on caudal-fin base .: short and / or deep.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Scorpaena Jacksoniensis is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Scorpaena Jacksoniensis is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Scorpaena Jacksoniensis is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; reef-associated, usually 1 - 73 m . Subtropical

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine 🪸 Reef Associated
Trophic Level
3.9±0.2

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.0166 × L3.07 (TL)
Max TL
33.7cm
Dorsal Rays
9

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Low
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
54.00/100
Moderate-High vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.9
Predator
Body Shape
Short and / or deep
Climate Zone
Subtropical
Described By
Steindachner, 1866

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