False Scorpionfish [Scorpaena decemradiata]
Description
The False Scorpionfish is a marine fish species that inhabits the eastern Atlantic Ocean and the Mediterranean Sea. It prefers sandy or muddy bottoms and is often found at depths between 20 to 500 meters. This species is recognized by its large, spiny head, venomous dorsal spines, and the presence of dark spots on its body. The False Scorpionfish is an ambush predator, feeding on small fishes and invertebrates.
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 |
Shortfin Scorpionfish
Minous
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