Barchin scorpionfish (species: Sebastapistes strongia) in Cook Islands (Gaia Guide)
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Sebastapistes strongia
Barchin scorpionfish


©Richard Field: Barchin scorpionfish (Sebastapistes strongia)

©Richard Field: Barchin scorpionfish (Sebastapistes strongia)

©Richard Field: Barchin scorpionfish (Sebastapistes strongia)

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Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Actinopterygii
Order Scorpaeniformes
Family Scorpaenidae
Genus Sebastapistes
Species Sebastapistes strongia

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Distinguishing features

Distinguishing features still need to be specified.

Size

  • Up to 6 cm (Total Length)

Depth range

  • From 0 m to 18 m

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Distribution


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Distribution and habitat preferences

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

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