Black scorpion fish
Scorpaena porcus
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Saltwater
Overview
Black scorpion fish (Scorpaena porcus) is a marine fish of the family Scorpaenidae (Scorpionfishes), in the order Scorpaeniformes. Maximum recorded length is 40 cm, with a maximum published weight of 0.9 kg. It has been recorded to depths of 800 m. Recorded habitats include neritic.
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Physical Description
| Measurement | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Length | 40,5 cm |
| Maximum Weight | 0,87 kg |
| Phạm vi độ sâu | ?-800m |
Habitat & Distribution
Neritic
Loại nước
Saltwater
Phạm vi độ sâu
?-800m
Taxonomy
| Bộ | Scorpaeniformes (Scorpionfishes) |
| Họ | Scorpaenidae (Scorpionfishes) |
| Loài | Scorpaena porcus |
Câu hỏi thường gặp
How big does Black scorpion fish get?
Black scorpion fish can grow up to 40.5 cm long and weigh 0.87 kg.
Where is Black scorpion fish found?
Neritic
What family does Black scorpion fish belong to?
Black scorpion fish (Scorpaena porcus) belongs to the family Scorpaenidae (Scorpionfishes) in the order Scorpaeniformes (Scorpionfishes).
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