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Scorpaenodes scaber (Ramsay & Ogilby, 1886) Pygmy scorpionfish |
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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. | |||
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| 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 | |||