Common name of Scorpaenodes minor
 
Common name Minor scorpionfish
Language English
Type Vernacular
Official trade name No
Rank 2 - (Preferred common name (unique))
Country Micronesia
Locality
Ref. Myers, R.F., 1991
Life stage juveniles and adults
Sex females and males
Core non-fish animal
1st modifier mod. for size
2nd modifier
Remarks Scorpionfishes get their name as many have venomous spines which can inflict very painful wounds (Ref. 5288). Also Ref. 37816.
 
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