Scorpaenodes Tribulosus
📖 Overview
Scorpaenodes Tribulosus (Scorpaenodes tribulosus), first described by Eschmeyer, 1969 is a small fish in the family Scorpaenidae (order Perciformes). Adults typically reach 5.10 cm in maximum length. It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. Recorded depth range: 73 to 176 metres. It occurs in Tropical 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
Dorsal spines (total): 13; Dorsal soft rays (total): 8; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 5; Vertebrae: 24.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Scorpaenodes Tribulosus is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal; depth range 73 - 176 m . Tropical Indian Ocean: Somalia and Kenya.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .
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