Neomerinthe procurva Chen, 1981
Curvedspine scorpionfish
Neomerinthe procurva
photo by Gloerfelt-Tarp, T.

Family:  Scorpaenidae (Scorpionfishes or rockfishes), subfamily: Scorpaeninae
Max. size:  7.1 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  demersal; marine; depth range 20 - 920 m
Distribution:  Western Pacific: Indonesia.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Found in the continental shelf. Benthic (Ref. 75154).
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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