Minor scorpionfish
📖 Overview
A rare species that inhabits reef flats, in areas of mixed sand and rubble . Venomous spines. Solitary and cryptic (Ref 90102).
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 12 - 14; Dorsal soft rays (total): 7 - 9; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 5. Nasal spine absent. Middle pectoral-fin rays extremely elongated. : fusiform / normal; Cross section: compressed.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Minor scorpionfish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; reef-associated; depth range 1 - 52 m . Tropical; 19°N - 26°S East Africa to Samoa and the Austral Islands, north to the Ryukyu Islands (Ref.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
⚠️ Venom Profile
- immediate intense pain
- swelling
- erythema
- occasional nausea and weakness
Analgesia; wound care; tetanus prophylaxis; severe cases may require monitoring for systemic effects.
References: Compiled from Bhide (2018), Halstead et al. (1988) and family-specific envenomation literature
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Brock's Scorpionfish · minor scorpionfish |
| 🌍CES | paropušnice menší |
| 🇯🇵Japanese | Yubinagakasago · ユビナガカサゴ |
| 🇨🇳Chinese | 正小鮋 · 石狗公 · 石頭魚 |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hypomacrus brocki | Schultz | 1966 | Synonym |
| Hypomacrus minor | Smith | 1958 | Synonym |
| Scorpaenodes brocki | Schultz | 1966 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 6 records indexed .
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