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Scorpaena bergii Evermann & Marsh, 1900 Goosehead scorpionfish |
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| Family: | Scorpaenidae (Scorpionfishes or rockfishes), subfamily: Scorpaeninae | |||
| Max. size: | 10 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | reef-associated; marine; depth range 1 - 75 m | |||
| Distribution: | Western Atlantic: Bermuda, New York to Florida (USA), Bahamas, and Mexico to northern South America. | |||
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| Biology: | Inhabits shallow clear waters from shore to 75 m depth. | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 21 August 2012 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||
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