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Scorpaenodes insularis Eschmeyer, 1971 |
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photo by
Luiz, Jr., O. |
| Family: | Scorpaenidae (Scorpionfishes or rockfishes), subfamily: Scorpaeninae | |||
| Max. size: | 10 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | demersal; marine; depth range 3 - 35 m | |||
| Distribution: | Eastern Atlantic: St. Paul's Rocks, St. Helena and Ascension Islands. | |||
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| Biology: | Occurs inshore (Ref. 4510) and has been collected from caves and crevices (Ref. 13121). Usually found among rocks below 3 m depth, small individuals may inhabit rubble (Ref. 86997). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 14 July 2014 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||