| Family: |
Scorpaenidae (Scorpionfishes or rockfishes), subfamily: Caracanthinae |
| Max. size: |
5 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
reef-associated; marine |
| Distribution: |
Western Indian Ocean: East Africa to Maldives and the Chagos Archipelago. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 7-8; Dorsal soft rays (total): 12-13; Anal spines: 2-2; Anal soft rays: 11-12. Greyish with reddish spots. |
| Biology: |
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| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 29 November 2023 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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