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Scorpaena brachyptera Eschmeyer, 1965 Shortfin scorpionfish |
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photo by
Macieira, R.M. |
| Family: | Scorpaenidae (Scorpionfishes or rockfishes), subfamily: Scorpaeninae | |||
| Max. size: | 7.5 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | demersal; marine; depth range 45 - 120 m | |||
| Distribution: | Western Atlantic: southern Florida in USA and Panama to Venezuela. | |||
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| Biology: | Inhabits rocky or rubble bottoms. | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 23 August 2012 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||