Longspine scorpionfish
Pontinus longispinis
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Saltwater
Longueur maximale
31,600000381469727 cm
Poids maximum
0,56 kg
Plage de profondeur
75-440m
Famille
Overview
Longspine scorpionfish (Pontinus longispinis) is a marine fish of the family Scorpaenidae (Scorpionfishes), in the order Scorpaeniformes. Maximum recorded length is 32 cm, with a maximum published weight of 0.6 kg. Its recorded depth range is 75–440 m.
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Physical Description
| Measurement | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Length | 31,600000381469727 cm |
| Maximum Weight | 0,56 kg |
| Plage de profondeur | 75-440m |
Habitat & Distribution
Type d'eau
Saltwater
Plage de profondeur
75-440m
Taxonomy
| Ordre | Scorpaeniformes (Scorpionfishes) |
| Famille | Scorpaenidae (Scorpionfishes) |
| Espèces | Pontinus longispinis |
Foire aux questions
How big does Longspine scorpionfish get?
Longspine scorpionfish can grow up to 31.600000381469727 cm long and weigh 0.56 kg.
What family does Longspine scorpionfish belong to?
Longspine scorpionfish (Pontinus longispinis) belongs to the family Scorpaenidae (Scorpionfishes) in the order Scorpaeniformes (Scorpionfishes).
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