Scorpaena sonorae Jenkins & Evermann, 1889
Sonora scorpionfish
photo by Amezcua Linares, F.

Family:  Scorpaenidae (Scorpionfishes or rockfishes), subfamily: Scorpaeninae
Max. size:  15.8 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  demersal; marine; depth range - 30 m
Distribution:  Eastern Central Pacific: Mexico.
Diagnosis:   
Biology: 
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 01 May 2008 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  venomous
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