Scorpaenopsis Longispina
📖 Overview
Scorpaenopsis Longispina (Scorpaenopsis longispina), first described by Randall & Eschmeyer, 2002 is a small fish in the family Scorpaenidae (order Perciformes). Adults typically reach 9.20 cm in maximum length. It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. Recorded depth range: 6 to 27 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): 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
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal; depth range 6 - 27 m . Tropical South Africa); including most probably Réunion and Madagascar.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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