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Scorpaena grandicornis Cuvier, 1829 Plumed scorpionfish |
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photo by
Cox, C.D. |
| Family: | Scorpaenidae (Scorpionfishes or rockfishes), subfamily: Scorpaeninae | |||
| Max. size: | 30 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | reef-associated; marine; depth range 1 - 15 m | |||
| Distribution: | Western Atlantic: Bermuda, Florida (USA), and Honduras to southern Brazil. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 12-12; Dorsal soft rays (total): 9-9; Anal spines: 3-3; Anal soft rays: 5-5 | |||
| Biology: | Inhabits seagrass beds, grassy bays and channels. Moves only when disturbed. Wounds inflicted are extremely painful, but not fatal. | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 20 August 2012 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | venomous | |||