Bandfin scorpionfish
📖 Overview
Bandfin scorpionfish (Scorpaenopsis vittapinna) is a ray-finned fish of the family Scorpaenidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in reef-associated environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 8.5 cm. It occurs at depths between 0 and 40 metres. With a trophic level of 3.7, it is a mid-level predator. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 12; Dorsal soft rays (total): 9; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 5; Vertebrae: 24. A broad dark band across soft portion of anal and pelvic fins. Maxilla extending posterior to a vertical at rear edge of orbit. Interorbital ridges low, flaring laterally to base of tympanic spines; no median interorbital ridge. Occipital pit shallow, its anterior edge inwardly curved. A small but deep suborbital pit. Suborbital ridge with 4 retrorse spines, the first on lacrimal; posterior points divided into 2 points (except in young). Supraocular tentacle varying from smaller than spine to as long as orbit diameter. Upper opercular spine usually double (may be divided into 3 or 4 points); lower opercular spine usually single (rarely double) . : fusiform / normal; Cross section: oval.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Bandfin scorpionfish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Bandfin scorpionfish is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Bandfin scorpionfish is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; reef-associated; depth range 0 - 40 m . Tropical South Africa and the Red Sea to Fr.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Bandfin Scorpionfish · Bigmouth Scorpionfish |
| 🌍CES | paropušnice pruhoploutvá |
| 🌍FIJ | delasiga |
| 🇯🇵Japanese | Kogataonikasago · コガタオニカサゴ |
| 🇨🇳Chinese | 沙薑虎 · 石崇 · 石狗公 · 石獅子 · 石降 · 石頭魚 · 硓[石古]魚(澎湖) · 紋棘擬鮋 · 紋鰭擬鮋 · 臭頭格仔 · 虎魚 · 過溝仔 |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 2 records indexed .
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