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🌊 Marine Data Deficient 🌡️ Tropical

African spotted scorpionfish

Scorpaenodes elongatus Cadenat, 1950
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Max Length
15 cm
Max Weight
—
Lifespan
—
Trophic Level
3.7
Depth
—
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
29.00/100
Typical Length
—
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Overview information for African spotted scorpionfish is currently being compiled by our editorial team.

Scientific Name
Scorpaenodes elongatus
Authority
Cadenat, 1950
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
DD
Max Length
15 cm
Trophic Level
3.7
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
29.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for African spotted scorpionfish is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for African spotted scorpionfish is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for African spotted scorpionfish is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for African spotted scorpionfish is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; demersal. Tropical

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
3.7±0.5

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00389 × L3.12 (TL)
Max TL
15cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Data Deficient
Assessment Date
2013

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
29.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.7
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Cadenat, 1950

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