Adam's scorpionfish
Parascorpaena mcadamsi
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Adam's scorpionfish (Parascorpaena mcadamsi) is a marine fish of the family Scorpaenidae (Scorpionfishes), in the order Scorpaeniformes. Maximum recorded length is 8 cm. Its recorded depth range is 7–40 m. Recorded habitats include neritic, coral reefs.
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Parascorpaena mcadamsi is a small saltwater scorpionfish reaching about 8 cm, found in marine habitats of the Indo-Pacific. Like other scorpionfishes, it is a camouflaged ambush predator with venomous dorsal spines.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Length | 8.0 cm |
| Depth Range | 7-40m |
Habitat & Distribution
Neritic, coral reefs
Taxonomy
| Order | Scorpaeniformes (Scorpionfishes) |
| Family | Scorpaenidae (Scorpionfishes) |
| Species | Parascorpaena mcadamsi |
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