Pygmy Scorpionfish (species: Scorpaenodes scaber) in Lady Elliot Island (Gaia Guide)
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Scorpaenodes scaber
Pygmy Scorpionfish


©John E. Randall: Pygmy Scorpionfish (Scorpaenodes scaber)

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

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Distinguishing features

Distinguishing features still need to be specified.

Size

  • Up to 12 cm (Total Length)

Depth range

  • From 3 m to 30 m

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Distribution


©Atlas of Living Australia: Australian distribution: Pygmy Scorpionfish (Scorpaenodes scaber)

Distribution and habitat preferences

Found from estuary reefs to offshore reef habitats, usually in caves (FishBase).

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Danger

  • significant discomfort - Venomous spines (FishBase).