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Neomerinthe beanorum (Evermann & Marsh, 1900) |
| Family: | Scorpaenidae (Scorpionfishes or rockfishes), subfamily: Scorpaeninae | |||
| Max. size: | 15.5 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | demersal; marine; depth range 92 - 375 m | |||
| Distribution: | Western Central Atlantic: Antilles, including Cuba. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 12-12; Dorsal soft rays (total): 8-8; Anal spines: 3-3; Anal soft rays: 5-5; Vertebrae: 24-24 | |||
| Biology: | Have a thick glandular tissue on posterior margin of fin spines which is believed to be venomous (Ref. 57406). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 20 August 2012 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | venomous | |||