Peruvian scorpionfish
Scorpaena afuerae
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Saltwater
Overview
Peruvian scorpionfish (Scorpaena afuerae) is a marine fish of the family Scorpaenidae (Scorpionfishes), in the order Scorpaeniformes. Maximum recorded length is 35 cm. It has been recorded to depths of 100 m.
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Physical Description
| Measurement | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Length | 35.0 cm |
| गहराई सीमा | ?-100m |
Habitat & Distribution
जल प्रकार
Saltwater
गहराई सीमा
?-100m
Taxonomy
| गण | Scorpaeniformes (Scorpionfishes) |
| कुल | Scorpaenidae (Scorpionfishes) |
| प्रजातियाँ | Scorpaena afuerae |
अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले प्रश्न
How big does Peruvian scorpionfish get?
Peruvian scorpionfish can grow up to 35.0 cm long.
What family does Peruvian scorpionfish belong to?
Peruvian scorpionfish (Scorpaena afuerae) belongs to the family Scorpaenidae (Scorpionfishes) in the order Scorpaeniformes (Scorpionfishes).
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