Rainbow scorpionfish
📖 Overview
A common but inconspicuous species . Found in cracks, crevices, under ledge overhangs and other recesses on rocky reefs, steep slopes, and especially on walls. Small individuals often stay near the protective spines of long spined urchin, Diadema mexicanum . Anterolateral glandular groove with venom gland .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
: fusiform / normal.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Rainbow scorpionfish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Rainbow scorpionfish is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Rainbow scorpionfish is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; reef-associated; depth range 0 - 30 m . Subtropical; 33°N - endemic to the Galapagos Islands (Ref.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Rainbow scorpionfish |
| 🌍CES | paropušnice duhová |
| 🇫🇷French | Rascasse arc-en-ciel |
| 🇵🇹Portuguese | Peixe-pedra-arco-íris |
| 🇪🇸Spanish | Arco Iris · Brujo Arco Iris · Pez Diablo · Pez Escorpión Enano Arcoíris · Rascaccio Arco Iris · escorpión arcoiris · Escorpión Arco Iris |
| 🇨🇳Chinese | 虹小鮋 |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sebastodes chincha | Nichols & Murphy | 1922 | Synonym |
| Sebastopsis xyris | Jordan & Gilbert | 1882 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 42 records indexed .
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