Scorpaena elachys Eschmeyer, 1965
Dwarf scorpionfish

Family:  Scorpaenidae (Scorpionfishes or rockfishes), subfamily: Scorpaeninae
Max. size:  6.4 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  reef-associated; marine; depth range 36 - 90 m
Distribution:  Western Atlantic: Florida in USA and Antilles.
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Biology: 
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 20 August 2012 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless
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