| Family: |
Scorpaenidae (Scorpionfishes or rockfishes), subfamily: Scorpaeninae |
| Max. size: |
43 cm TL (male/unsexed); max. reported age: 21 years |
| Environment: |
demersal; marine; depth range 26 - 183 m |
| Distribution: |
Eastern Pacific: Santa Cruz in central California, USA to Punta Abreojos, Baja California; including northern Gulf of California and Guadalupe Island in Mexico. |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
Usually occurs in rocky areas of bays and along shore, especially in caves and crevices (Ref. 2850). Prefers depths less than 26 m (Ref. 121641). An excellent food fish (Ref. 2850). Venomous spines in the dorsal, anal, and pelvic fins (Ref 13513). Minimum depth range based on occurrence (Ref. 121641). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 01 May 2008 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
venomous |
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