African spotted scorpionfish
Scorpaenodes elongatus
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African spotted scorpionfish (Scorpaenodes elongatus) is a marine fish of the family Scorpaenidae (Scorpionfishes), in the order Scorpaeniformes. Maximum recorded length is 15 cm.
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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
Taxonomy
| Отряд | Scorpaeniformes (Scorpionfishes) |
| Семейство | Scorpaenidae (Scorpionfishes) |
| Виды | Scorpaenodes elongatus |
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