Hairy Scorpionfish (species: Scorpaenodes hirsutus) in Lady Elliot Island (Gaia Guide)
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Scorpaenodes hirsutus
Hairy Scorpionfish


©John E. Randall: Hairy Scorpionfish (Scorpaenodes hirsutus)

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Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Actinopterygii
Order Scorpaeniformes
Family Scorpaenidae
Genus Scorpaenodes
Species Scorpaenodes hirsutus

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Distinguishing features

Distinguishing features still need to be specified.

Size

  • Up to 5.6 cm (Standard Length)

Depth range

  • From 15 m to 40 m

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Distribution


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Distribution and habitat preferences

Inhabits lagoon and seaward reefs to a depth of at least 40 metres (FishBase).

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