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.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Occurs on rough bottom.
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 20 August 2012 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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