Pontinus nematophthalmus (Günther, 1860) Spinythroat scorpionfish |
Family: | Scorpaenidae (Scorpionfishes or rockfishes), subfamily: Scorpaeninae | |||
Max. size: | 15.5 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
Environment: | demersal; marine; depth range 82 - 410 m | |||
Distribution: | Western Atlantic: Florida, USA and the Bahamas to northeastern Brazil. | |||
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Biology: | Occurs on rough bottom. | |||
IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 20 August 2012 Ref. (130435) | |||
Threat to humans: | harmless |