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🌊 Marine Least Concern 🌡️ Subtropical

Steene's scorpionfish

Scorpaenodes steenei Allen, 1977
Max Length
-
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.6
Depth
-
Climate
Subtropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
32.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
reef

📖 Overview

Overview information for Steene's scorpionfish is currently being compiled by our editorial team.

Scientific Name
Scorpaenodes steenei
Authority
Allen, 1977
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Subtropical
IUCN Status
LC
Trophic Level
3.6
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
32.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Steene's scorpionfish is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Steene's scorpionfish is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Steene's scorpionfish is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Steene's scorpionfish is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; reef-associated. Subtropical; 28°S - 35°S endemic to southwestern Australia.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine 🪸 Reef Associated
Trophic Level
3.6±0.5

📐 Morphometrics

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

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2023

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
32.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.6
Predator
Climate Zone
Subtropical
Described By
Allen, 1977

🌐 Names & Taxonomy

Language Common Names
🇬🇧English Steene's Scorpionfish · Steene’s Scorpionfish
🌍CES paropušnice Steeneova
🇨🇳Chinese 斯氏小鮋

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

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