Large-headed scorpionfish
Pontinus macrocephalus
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Saltwater
Overview
Large-headed scorpionfish (Pontinus macrocephalus) is a marine fish of the family Scorpaenidae (Scorpionfishes), in the order Scorpaeniformes. Maximum recorded length is 36 cm. Its recorded depth range is 174–278 m.
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Physical Description
| Measurement | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Length | 36,5 cm |
| Rango de Profundidad | 174-278m |
Habitat & Distribution
Tipo de Agua
Saltwater
Rango de Profundidad
174-278m
Taxonomy
| Orden | Scorpaeniformes (Scorpionfishes) |
| Familia | Scorpaenidae (Scorpionfishes) |
| Especies | Pontinus macrocephalus |
Preguntas Frecuentes
How big does Large-headed scorpionfish get?
Large-headed scorpionfish can grow up to 36.5 cm long.
What family does Large-headed scorpionfish belong to?
Large-headed scorpionfish (Pontinus macrocephalus) belongs to the family Scorpaenidae (Scorpionfishes) in the order Scorpaeniformes (Scorpionfishes).
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