Messina rockfish
📖 Overview
Messina rockfish (Scorpaenodes arenai), first described by Torchio, 1962 is a small fish in the family Scorpaenidae (order Perciformes). Adults typically reach 11.00 cm in maximum length. It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. Recorded depth range: 14 to 31 metres. It occurs in Subtropical 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 Data Deficient.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Messina rockfish is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Messina rockfish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal; depth range 14 - 31 m . Subtropical Northeast Atlantic: Azores.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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