Scorpaena normani Cadenat, 1943
Norman's rockfish
photo by FAO

Family:  Scorpaenidae (Scorpionfishes or rockfishes), subfamily: Scorpaeninae
Max. size:  20 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  demersal; marine; depth range 50 - 300 m
Distribution:  Eastern Atlantic: Mauritania to southern Angola.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Found on sand or mud bottom (Ref. 4510).
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 15 July 2014 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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