Scorpaenodes tredecimspinosus (Metzelaar, 1919) Deepreef scorpionfish |
photo by
Carvalho Filho, A. |
Family: | Scorpaenidae (Scorpionfishes or rockfishes), subfamily: Scorpaeninae | |||
Max. size: | 6.5 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
Environment: | reef-associated; marine; depth range 7 - 82 m | |||
Distribution: | Western Atlantic: North Carolina, USA and the Bahamas to São Paulo, Brazil (Ref. 57756). | |||
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Biology: | Occurs mostly on deep coral reefs and steep, coral-covered slopes. | |||
IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 20 August 2012 Ref. (130435) | |||
Threat to humans: | harmless |