| Family: |
Scorpaenidae (Scorpionfishes or rockfishes), subfamily: Scorpaeninae |
| Max. size: |
8.92 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
demersal; marine; depth range 40 - 49 m, non-migratory |
| Distribution: |
Western Indian Ocean: known only from Walters Shoals. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 14-14; Dorsal soft rays (total): 8-8; Anal spines: 3-3; Anal soft rays: 5-5. Entirely red in color without dark markings on body and fins (Ref. 35985). |
| Biology: |
Only one specimen known (at the date of 20 Feb. 2013). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 18 June 2017 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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