Scorpaenopsis Orientalis
📖 Overview
Scorpaenopsis Orientalis (Scorpaenopsis orientalis) is a ray-finned fish of the family Scorpaenidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in benthic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 27.8 cm. It occurs at depths between 8 and 20 metres. With a trophic level of 4.3, it is an apex predator.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Vertebrae: 24. About one-half of eye projecting above dorsal profile of head; interorbital space V-shaped and deep, the maximum depth about 2.5 in orbit diameter; third dorsal spine usually longest (2.15-2.5 in head length); first dorsal spine 2.0-2.5 in second spine; snout length 2.8-3.05 in head length (Ref 42181).: short and / or deep.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Scorpaenopsis Orientalis is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Scorpaenopsis Orientalis is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Scorpaenopsis Orientalis is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal; depth range 8 - 20 m . Temperate Northwest Pacific: Japan.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) — 1 records indexed .
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