Golden scorpionfish
Parascorpaena mossambica
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Saltwater
Overview
Golden scorpionfish (Parascorpaena mossambica) is a marine fish of the family Scorpaenidae (Scorpionfishes), in the order Scorpaeniformes. Maximum recorded length is 12 cm. Its recorded depth range is 0–18 m. Recorded habitats include coral reefs.
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Physical Description
| Measurement | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Length | 12,0 cm |
| نطاق العمق | 0-18m |
Habitat & Distribution
Coral reefs
نوع الماء
Saltwater
نطاق العمق
0-18m
Taxonomy
| الرتبة | Scorpaeniformes (Scorpionfishes) |
| الفصيلة | Scorpaenidae (Scorpionfishes) |
| الأنواع | Parascorpaena mossambica |
الأسئلة الشائعة
How big does Golden scorpionfish get?
Golden scorpionfish can grow up to 12.0 cm long.
Where is Golden scorpionfish found?
Coral reefs
What family does Golden scorpionfish belong to?
Golden scorpionfish (Parascorpaena mossambica) belongs to the family Scorpaenidae (Scorpionfishes) in the order Scorpaeniformes (Scorpionfishes).
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