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African spotted scorpionfish

Scorpaenodes elongatus

Not Evaluated Saltwater
Longitud Máxima
15,0 cm
Familia

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The African spotted scorpionfish (Scorpaenodes elongatus) is a saltwater fish reaching up to 15 cm in length. It inhabits reef environments in the western Indian Ocean and, like other scorpionfish, has venomous spines.

Physical Description

Measurement Value
Maximum Length 15,0 cm

Habitat & Distribution

Tipo de Agua
Saltwater
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Taxonomy

Orden Scorpaeniformes (Scorpionfishes)
Familia Scorpaenidae (Scorpionfishes)
Especies Scorpaenodes elongatus

Preguntas Frecuentes

How big does African spotted scorpionfish get?
African spotted scorpionfish can grow up to 15.0 cm long.
What family does African spotted scorpionfish belong to?
African spotted scorpionfish (Scorpaenodes elongatus) belongs to the family Scorpaenidae (Scorpionfishes) in the order Scorpaeniformes (Scorpionfishes).

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