Scorpaenodes scaber (Ramsay & Ogilby, 1886) Pygmy scorpionfish |
photo by
Randall, J.E. |
Family: | Scorpaenidae (Scorpionfishes or rockfishes), subfamily: Scorpaeninae | |||
Max. size: | 12 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
Environment: | reef-associated; brackish; marine; depth range 3 - 30 m | |||
Distribution: | Indo-Pacific. | |||
Diagnosis: | ||||
Biology: | Found from estuary reefs to offshore reef habitats, usually in caves (Ref. 9002). Venomous spines (Ref. 2334). | |||
IUCN Red List Status: | Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 04 March 2015 Ref. (130435) | |||
Threat to humans: | venomous |