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🌊 Marine Data Deficient 🌡️ Tropical

Scorpaenopsis Longispina

Scorpaenopsis longispina Randall & Eschmeyer, 2002
Max Length
9.2 cm
Max Weight
Lifespan
Trophic Level
3.8
Depth
6–27 m
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
27.00/100
Typical Length
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Overview information for Scorpaenopsis Longispina is currently being compiled by our editorial team.

Scientific Name
Scorpaenopsis longispina
Authority
Randall & Eschmeyer, 2002
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
DD
Max Length
9.2 cm
Depth Range
6–27 m
Trophic Level
3.8
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
27.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Dorsal spines (total): 12; Dorsal soft rays (total): 9; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 5; Vertebrae: 24. Second anal spine long (1.55-1.75 in HL). Largest specimen (92 mm SL) (Ref 42181).

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Scorpaenopsis Longispina is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Scorpaenopsis Longispina is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Scorpaenopsis Longispina is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; demersal; depth range 6 - 27 m . Tropical South Africa); including most probably Réunion and Madagascar.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
3.8±0.7

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00389 × L3.12 (TL)
Max TL
9.2cm
Dorsal Spines
12
Dorsal Rays
9
Anal Spines
3
Anal Rays
5
Vertebrae
24

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Data Deficient
Assessment Date
2017

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
27.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.8
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Randall & Eschmeyer, 2002

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