Deepreef scorpionfish
📖 Overview
Deepreef scorpionfish (Scorpaenodes tredecimspinosus), first described by Metzelaar, 1919 is a small fish in the family Scorpaenidae (order Perciformes). Adults typically reach 6.50 cm in maximum length. It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. Recorded depth range: 7 to 82 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 Least Concern.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Deepreef scorpionfish is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Deepreef scorpionfish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; reef-associated; depth range 7 - 82 m . Subtropical; 37°N - 7°N North Carolina, USA and the Bahamas to São Paulo, Brazil (Ref.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Deepreef Scorpionfish |
| 🌍CES | paropušnice hlubinná |
| 🇵🇹Portuguese | Beatinho-de-recife |
| 🇪🇸Spanish | escorpión espinoso · rascacio espinoso |
| 🇨🇳Chinese | 深礁小鮋 |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scorpaena tredecimspinosa | Metzelaar | 1919 | Synonym |
| Scorpaena tridecimspinosa | Metzelaar | 1919 | Synonym |
| Scorpaenodes floridae | Hildebrand | 1940 | Synonym |
| Sorpaenodes tredecimspinosus | Metzelaar | 1919 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 4 records indexed .
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