Scorpaenopsis pluralis Randall & Eschmeyer, 2002

Family:  Scorpaenidae (Scorpionfishes or rockfishes), subfamily: Scorpaeninae
Max. size:  7.4 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  demersal; marine; depth range 100 - 110 m
Distribution:  Eastern Central Pacific: Hawaii.
Diagnosis:  Dorsal spines (total): 12; Dorsal soft rays (total): 9; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 5. Occipital pit deep. Mouth oblique, the gape forming an angle of about 35°. Maxilla not reaching a vertical at rear edge of orbit. Lower opercular spine divided into 2-4 points. Posterior lacrimal spine divided into 3 points (Ref 42181).
Biology:  Benthic (Ref. 58302). Apparently feeds on fish and crustaceans (Ref. 42181).
IUCN Red List Status: Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 04 March 2015 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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