Scorpaenopsis orientalis Randall & Eschmeyer, 2002
photo by Randall, J.E.

Family:  Scorpaenidae (Scorpionfishes or rockfishes), subfamily: Scorpaeninae
Max. size:  27.8 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  demersal; marine; depth range 8 - 20 m
Distribution:  Northwest Pacific: Japan.
Diagnosis:  Vertebrae: 24. About one-half of eye projecting above dorsal profile of head; interorbital space V-shaped and deep, the maximum depth about 2.5 in orbit diameter; third dorsal spine usually longest (2.15-2.5 in head length); first dorsal spine 2.0-2.5 in second spine; snout length 2.8-3.05 in head length (Ref 42181).
Biology:  Minimum depth from Ref. 58018.
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless
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