Scorpaena orgila Eschmeyer & Allen, 1971
Bold scorpionfish
photo by Randall, J.E.

Family:  Scorpaenidae (Scorpionfishes or rockfishes), subfamily: Scorpaeninae
Max. size:  38 cm NG (male/unsexed)
Environment:  demersal; marine
Distribution:  Southeast Pacific: endemic to Easter Island.
Diagnosis:   
Biology: 
IUCN Red List Status: Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 05 March 2015 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless
Country info:   
 


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