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Scorpaena histrio Jenyns, 1840 Player scorpionfish |
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photo by
Allen, G.R. |
| Family: | Scorpaenidae (Scorpionfishes or rockfishes), subfamily: Scorpaeninae | |||
| Max. size: | 26 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | demersal; marine; depth range 5 - 157 m | |||
| Distribution: | Eastern Pacific: Mazatlán, Sonora, Mexico to Chile (Ref. 5530). Also from Cabo San Lucas, Mexico and Galapagos Islands. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 12-12; Dorsal soft rays (total): 9-9; Anal spines: 3-3; Anal soft rays: 5-5 | |||
| Biology: | Found on rocky bottoms between 5 and 157 m depth. | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 01 May 2008 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||