Family: |
Scorpaenidae (Scorpionfishes or rockfishes), subfamily: Scorpaeninae |
Max. size: |
9 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
Environment: |
reef-associated; marine; depth range 1 - 36 m |
Distribution: |
Western Atlantic: southern Florida, USA and the Bahamas to CuraƧao and probably northern South America. |
Diagnosis: |
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Biology: |
Inhabits small patch reefs (Ref. 5521). |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 20 August 2012 Ref. (130435)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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