Mozambique Scorpionfish (species: Parascorpaena mossambica) in Lady Elliot Island (Gaia Guide)
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Parascorpaena mossambica
Mozambique Scorpionfish


©John E. Randall: Mozambique Scorpionfish (Parascorpaena mossambica)

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Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Actinopterygii
Order Scorpaeniformes
Family Scorpaenidae
Genus Parascorpaena
Species Parascorpaena mossambica

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Distinguishing features

Distinguishing features still need to be specified.

Size

  • Up to 10 cm (Total Length)

Depth range

  • From 0 m to 18 m

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Distribution


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Distribution and habitat preferences

Inhabits areas with mixed sand and rubble in reef flats, shallow lagoons, and channels (FishBase).

Behaviour

Hides during the day, ventures out in the open at night (FishBase).

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