Western red scorpionfish
📖 Overview
Western red scorpionfish (Scorpaena sumptuosa), first described by Castelnau, 1875 is a large fish in the family Scorpaenidae (order Perciformes). Adults typically reach 40.00 cm in maximum length. It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. It occurs in Subtropical waters. It feeds on a mix of small fish and invertebrates as a mid-level predator.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Western red scorpionfish is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Western red scorpionfish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; reef-associated. Subtropical; 25°S - 35°S endemic to southwestern Australia.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .
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