Shortfin Scorpionfish [Scorpaena porcus]
Description
The Shortfin Scorpionfish, also known as the Black Scorpionfish, is a marine species in the family Scorpaenidae found in the Eastern Atlantic and the Mediterranean Sea. The species inhabits rocky or sandy seabeds at depths ranging from 20 to 700 meters. It has a varied diet consisting of other fish and invertebrates. The Shortfin Scorpionfish is characterized by its brownish or reddish color, its short pectoral fins, and its venomous spines.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Chordates
Chordata
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|---|---|
| Class |
Fish
Actinopterygii
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| Order |
Scorpionfishes and Flatheads
Scorpaeniformes
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| Family |
Scorpionfishes
Scorpaenidae
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| Genus |
Red Scorpionfishes
Pontinus
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